Systems (Electrical) Engineer

Otis SE; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health coverage (medical

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Performance bonus opportunities

Job summary

Otis in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Systems (Electrical) Engineer to support integration and modernization across the NA MOD product portfolio. You will develop electrical and control system solutions that fit existing field conditions and safety codes.

You will collaborate with New Equipment centers, Supply Chain, Product Support, and field operations to translate requirements into actionable deliverables, validate designs, and drive robust integration across crews and sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 3–7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with multidisciplinary systems and modernization projects.
• Knowledge of electrical components, control systems, drives, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Support system integration for NA MOD products, including interfaces and subsystem interactions.
• Gather and decompose requirements for modernization applications and ensure code compliance.
• Assist validation activities, prototype testing, and performance assessments.
• Support engineering changes, ECNs, and release documentation.
• Contribute to investigations, root cause analysis, and DFMEA inputs.
• Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and global teams to deliver MOD solutions.
• Promote reuse and standardization of components across product lines.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Control systems

System architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLM/ECN

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-03-26 Country: United States of America Location: OT325: NSP - BLOOMFIELD, CT 212 WEST NEWBERRY RD, BLOOMFIELD, CT, 06002 USA Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity? Otis is seeking a Systems (Electrical) Engineer to support system integration and modernization activities across the North America MOD (Modernization) product portfolio. This role is critical in developing, integrating, and sustaining electrical and control systems for multiple modernization platforms—ensuring compatibility with existing field conditions, adherence to safety and code requirements, and alignment with the strategic NA MOD roadmap.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical engineering fundamentals, experience with multidisciplinary systems, and the ability to translate modernization requirements into actionable engineering deliverables. This position partners closely with New Equipment (NE) centers, Supply Chain, Product Support, and field operations to advance modernization solutions across the region.

On a typical day you will:

• Support system integration for NA MOD products (e.g., HydroFit, Gen3 Mod Family, RM/RMH, SkyRise Mod), including electrical interfaces, controller requirements, and subsystem interactions.
• Participate in requirements gathering and decomposition for modernization applications, considering varying hoistway conditions, existing equipment constraints, and code compliance.
• Assist in validation activities including prototype testing, subsystem evaluations, performance studies, and code-related assessments.
• Support engineering change implementation (ECNs), documentation updates, and structured release processes.
• Contribute to technical investigations, including issue triage, root cause analysis, DFMEA inputs, and corrective action activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, factories, and global engineering teams to ensure successful integration and delivery of MOD solutions.
• Help drive cost reduction, standardization, and reuse of components or modules between New Equipment and Modernization product lines.

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 3–7 years of relevant experience preferred
• Knowledge of electrical components, control systems, drives (AC/DC), and electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with system architecture, requirements management, and subsystem interactions
• Working knowledge of industrial or elevator codes (ASME A17.1 a plus)
• Experience supporting engineering changes and structured product development (PLM/ECN)
• Ability to support technical investigations, issue diagnosis, and documentation
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross‑functional engineering teams
• Willingness to travel up to 15%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with elevator modernization, controllers, electrical schematics, dispatch/rescue systems, and retrofit constraints
• Exposure to NA modernization product lines (e.g., HydroFit, Gen3 Mod, RM/RMH, SkyRise Mod)
• Experience with prototype builds or field testing
• Familiarity with DFMEA methodologies

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.

The salary range for this role is $93,000 - $139,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 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.

Equality and Inclusion Statement

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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