ECC - Project Design Engineer

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Elevator Controls Corporation - Sacramento, CA 95826Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Normal Business HoursJob Category: SalariedProject Design Engineer – Elevator Controls 

Regular Position, Full Time 

Sacramento, CA 

 

If you are a forward-thinking engineering professional with an interest in customized system design and customer-driven solutions, we invite you to explore this opportunity! We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Design Engineer to join our Elevator Controls team at Vantage Elevation. 

You’ll play a hands-on role in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality elevator control solutions by translating customer requirements into engineered manufacturing designs. 

About Us 

Vantage Elevation, LLC is an independent, industry-leading manufacturer of elevator components and systems with a long history of innovation and reliability. 

Founded in 1899, Vantage employes over 1,000 people across manufacturing sites and offices in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Through its family of brands, GAL Manufacturing, GAL Canada, Hollister-Whitney, Elevator Controls, Courion, Bore-Max, Thames Valley Controls, and Vertical Dimensions, Vantage supports nearly every electro-mechanical device used in modern elevators. 

Vantage’s mission is to safely connect people and communities by providing reliable elevator solutions. We support our teams, work closely with our customers, and hold ourselves accountable for quality, safety, and integrity in everything we do. 

 

Requirements 

We are searching for a candidate with: 



Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field required, or demonstrated equivalent, relevant technical experience. 





2–4 years of experience in control engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical role within a manufacturing environment. 





Experience working with electrical control systems and engineering documentation. 





Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and general computer literacy 





Knowledge of electrical control systems; experience with 3-phase VFD motor control and Relay/PLC or DCS logic preferred 





Experience with elevator controller systems engineering or equivalent systems/electrical control design experience 





Excellent written and verbal communication skills 





A collaborative, cooperative interpersonal style 





Elevator industry experience preferred, but not required 



 

Duties and Responsibilities 

A typical day may include:   



Creating engineered manufacturing packages that define controller design and configuration 





Modifying pre-designed elevator control systems to meet customer-specific requirements, including electrical and voltage changes 





Configuring systems in compliance with applicable electrical codes, elevator codes, and industry standards 





Preparing schematic diagrams and technical documentation for production teams 





Collaborating closely with customers, engineers, and production staff to ensure project requirements are met 





Supporting quality assurance efforts related to design engineering outputs 





Contributing to continuous product improvement initiatives 





Adhering to established engineering standards, methods, and best practices 





Participating in production floor training to gain hands-on understanding of how elevator control panels are built, wired, tested, and modified 



 

Benefits of Working With Us 



Competitive salary, $77,000-$97,000 and bonus opportunities 





12.5 Vacation Days, 9 Paid Holidays and 5 Sick days


Medical (Kaiser and BCBS), Dental, Vision and 401K


401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective


Tuition Reimbursement


Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


…and more!



 

Position Details 



Full-time, regular position 





Day shift 





On-site position based in Sacramento, CA 



 

Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

 

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