Chief Elevator Systems Engineer - Hybrid Role & Field Lead

Hyperion Solutions; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Solutions, Inc. in Memphis, TN, seeks a Chief Engineer to serve as the technical authority for brake systems in elevator technology. You will lead engineering across development, validation, quality, field performance, and customer support.

The ideal candidate brings extensive electromechanical experience, strong problem-solving skills, and will engage with customers and suppliers on complex technical challenges while traveling ~20–30% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive engineering experience in product development, design, manufacturing, or quality.
• PE license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months after starting.
• Deep experience with electromechanical products; brakes, safety-critical components, elevator systems, or industrial machinery.
• Proven ability to lead product validation, test planning, reliability assessment, and field performance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, and engineering change management.
• Excellent communication and ability to translate data into design improvements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Hyperion's chief technical authority for electro-mechanical elevator systems, especially machine brakes.
• Lead brake product development, validation, testing, and commercialization from concept through launch.
• Define design standards, testing protocols, performance requirements, and reliability targets.
• Evaluate field data, warranty trends, and customer feedback to drive improvements.
• Provide technical guidance on architecture, manufacturability, compliance, and future technology investments.
• Mentor engineers and influence cross-functional decisions with data-driven analysis.
• Partner with Sales, Service, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Support to resolve issues.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Hyperion Solutions, Inc. in Memphis, TN, seeks a Chief Engineer to serve as the technical authority for brake systems in elevator technology. You will lead engineering across development, validation, quality, field performance, and customer support.

The ideal candidate brings extensive electromechanical experience, strong problem-solving skills, and will engage with customers and suppliers on complex technical challenges while traveling ~20–30% of the time.