Electrical Engineer

Otis SE; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Otis, the world’s leading elevator and escalator company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Florence, SC to execute and support electrical engineering activities across the product lifecycle, focusing on New Product Introduction (NPI) and PLM. Deliver electrical designs, maintain BOMs, and ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, participate in design reviews and DFMEA, manage ECR/ECN workflows, and support testing, certification, and

Qualifications

• BS Degree in electrical engineering or similar
• 2+ years engineering experience
• Electrical system design (control panels, power distribution, safety circuits)
• BOM structuring and configuration management
• Understanding of system integration (electrical + mechanical + software)
• Knowledge of global standards (EN, IEC, ASME A17.1)
• Root cause analysis and problem solving
• Hands-on experience with PLM tools (Windchill, or similar)
• Engineering change management (ECR/ECN)
• Familiarity with stage-gate/NPI processes
• Data accuracy and structured documentation mindset
• Accountability for deliverables and deadlines
• Strong collaboration and teamwork
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Effective communication across global teams
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Support full NPI lifecycle: concept, design, validation, industrialization, and launch
• Deliver electrical designs aligned with system requirements and program timelines
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA, and risk mitigation activities
• Coordinate prototype builds, testing, and validation with cross-functional teams
• Create and maintain product structures and BOMs in PLM systems
• Execute ECR/ECN workflows ensuring accuracy and traceability
• Maintain configuration control and technical documentation integrity
• Support obsolescence management and part substitutions
• Support electrical testing, verification, and certification processes
• Analyze test results and implement corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to safety codes and quality standards

Skills

Electrical design

BOM structuring

PLM tools

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause analysis

System integration

DFMEA

Configuration management

NPI processes

Travel willingness

Education

BS in electrical engineering

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-04 Country: United States of America Location: OT541: TFP - Florence, SC 1500 Otis Way, Florence, SC, 29501 USA

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity? Otis is looking for an Electrical Engineer to execute and support electrical engineering activities for elevator systems across the product lifecycle, with a primary focus on New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Ensure timely delivery of high-quality designs, accurate product data, and compliant solutions that meet Otis safety, reliability, and cost expectations.

On a typical day you will:

• Support full NPI lifecycle: concept, design, validation, industrialization, and launch
• Deliver electrical designs aligned with system requirements and program timelines
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA, and risk mitigation activities
• Coordinate prototype builds, testing, and validation with cross-functional teams
• Create and maintain product structures and BOMs in PLM systems
• Execute ECR/ECN workflows ensuring accuracy and traceability
• Maintain configuration control and technical documentation integrity
• Support obsolescence management and part substitutions
• Support electrical testing, verification, and certification processes
• Analyze test results and implement corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to safety codes and quality standards

What you will need to be successful:

• BS Degree in electrical engineering or similar
• 2+ years engineering experience
• Electrical system design (control panels, power distribution, safety circuits)
• BOM structuring and configuration management
• Understanding of system integration (electrical + mechanical + software)
• Knowledge of global standards (EN, IEC, ASME A17.1)
• Root cause analysis and problem solving
• Hands-on experience with PLM tools (Windchill, or similar)
• Engineering change management (ECR/ECN)
• Familiarity with stage-gate/NPI processes
• Data accuracy and structured documentation mindset
• Accountability for deliverables and deadlines
• Strong collaboration and teamwork
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Effective communication across global teams
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Additional Comments: Given the nature of the position, applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

What we offer:

• We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment, you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays
• We provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being.
• Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family.
• Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance.
• We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families.
• Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program.
• Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation.
• If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law.

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We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.