We Elevate... Quality of urban life Senior Application Engineer

Schindler Management Ltd.; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global elevator company is seeking a Senior Application Engineer in Addlestone, UK. In this full-time role, you will leverage your technical expertise to drive engineering solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with engineering standards and provide support to both internal and external customers. Candidates should possess extensive engineering experience and a university degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in elevator & ESC engineering design and installation.
• Very good product knowledge and CAD (preferably also 3D).
• Minimum 8 years in the lift industry.

Responsibilities

• Direct and organize resources to deliver financial and quality targets.
• Perform Application Engineering activities for special and complex commissions.
• Ensure technical quality and compliance of Application Engineering solutions.

Skills

Extensive technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Commercial awareness

Team working skills

Customer orientated

Results focused

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Autodesk AutoCAD

REVIT

BIM modeling

Job description

Overview

Unlock Your Engineering Potential: Senior Application Engineer Wanted. Join Our Dynamic Team in Addlestone! This is a full time, permanent role. Step into a key position where your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will drive world-class engineering solutions for Schindler Group projects.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all company policies (including Code of Conduct and Health and Safety), procedures and business ethics codes.
• Ensure Application Engineering processes are in compliance with standards, norms and Schindler Group directions (ON, TK, ESS, etc.).
• Direct and organize resources to deliver financial and quality targets and provide more cost-effective solutions while achieving first pass yield and on time delivery.
• Possess a customer centric approach when providing support to internal and external customers.
• Keeps updated on detailed knowledge of the company's products, processes, tools and services.
• Lives the standard of performance to "do it right the first time, every time".
• Ensure technical quality and compliance of Application Engineering solution.
• Perform Application Engineering activities (mainly for special and complex commissions).
• Approve Application Engineering documentation.
• Perform technical check of Application Engineering solutions provided by Application Engineering engineers.
• Perform the training of engineers.
• Process PDM Notification (TK, ESS etc.).
• Perform risk analysis and prepare the documentation for deviation requests.
• Execution of offers for custom lift and ordering of pre-engineered solutions to customised lifts.
• Ensure timely, reliable, cost effective and compliant engineering services through the MDC.
• Design and configure to develop new solution for custom lift components and complete lift replacement products.
• Carry out detailed process design calculations and design specifications.
• Create layout drawings according to guidelines and standard requirements.
• Perform final configuration to produce bill of materials.
• Avoid pre/post gaps due to materials, logistics or engineering.
• Carry out Four Eyes Principal and Application Engineering check before releasing drawings and ordering of a lift.
• Execution of Risk Analysis and monitor deviation to EC Type Examination.
• Technical support to internal and external customers.
• Travel to site for site survey and troubleshooting.
• Attend design client's meeting when required.
• Perform technical clarifications.
• Solve and monitor claims (coordination with project / claims managers).
• Prepare and define documents required for site folders and O&M manuals.
• Book and monitor hours booked on Time Collecting Tool (TCT).
• Manage large and complex projects.

About Schindler

Join our purpose-driven organization. Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people every day. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you help shape the future and contribute to a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Extensive technical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Team working skills
• Customer orientated
• Results focused
• Education: University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's or higher
• Internal Application Engineering training (tools, methods)
• Professional experience: Significant experience in elevator & ESC engineering design, installation, and technical calculation; very good product knowledge and CAD (preferably also 3D); minimum 8 years in the lift industry
• IT skills: Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office; BIM modeling, REVIT; AutoCAD, LIFT designer; PNC, Intranet, MODB and Lotus Notes
• Preferences: Knowledge of Schindler design tools, Drive (Sassi and Ziehl-Abegg), Rail, Car Weight Calculation; Lift Builder Lift Configurator (LBLC) and Lift Designer; CREO Parametrics / Simulate