Electrical Engineer, NPI & PLM for Elevator Systems

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

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