ECC - Project Design Engineer

Gal Manufacturing, a Vantage Elevation Company•Sacramento, CA

17d•$77,000 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vantage Elevation, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Project Design Engineer to join their Elevator Controls team at Vantage Elevation. The role involves a hands-on approach to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality elevator control solutions by translating customer requirements into engineered manufacturing designs. Vantage Elevation, LLC is an independent, industry-leading manufacturer of elevator components and systems with a long history of innovation and reliability, founded in 1899 and employing over 1,000 people across manufacturing sites and offices in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Through its family of brands, Vantage supports nearly every electro-mechanical device used in modern elevators. Vantage’s mission is to safely connect people and communities by providing reliable elevator solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field required, or demonstrated equivalent, relevant technical experience.
2–4 years of experience in control engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical role within a manufacturing environment.
Experience working with electrical control systems and engineering documentation.
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and general computer literacy
Knowledge of electrical control systems; experience with 3-phase VFD motor control and Relay/PLC or DCS logic preferred
Experience with elevator controller systems engineering or equivalent systems/electrical control design experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative, cooperative interpersonal style

Nice To Haves

Elevator industry experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Creating engineered manufacturing packages that define controller design and configuration
Modifying pre-designed elevator control systems to meet customer-specific requirements, including electrical and voltage changes
Configuring systems in compliance with applicable electrical codes, elevator codes, and industry standards
Preparing schematic diagrams and technical documentation for production teams
Collaborating closely with customers, engineers, and production staff to ensure project requirements are met
Supporting quality assurance efforts related to design engineering outputs
Contributing to continuous product improvement initiatives
Adhering to established engineering standards, methods, and best practices
Participating in production floor training to gain hands-on understanding of how elevator control panels are built, wired, tested, and modified