Technical Assistant

Date Posted:

2026-07-15

Country:

Malaysia

Location:

Otis Elevator Company (M) Sdn Bhd, 15-01 Menara Symphony, No 5, Jalan Semangat, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan , Malaysia

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Commissioning

• Assist in functional testing and commissioning of elevators and escalators.

• Support final equipment inspection prior to customer handover.

• Verify that installation work complies with Otis standards, specifications, and local regulations.

• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues identified during testing.

• Perform ride quality, safety circuit, and functionality checks.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain commissioning records, checklists, and inspection reports.

• Prepare project completion and handover documentation.

• Update testing and commissioning status reports.

• Ensure all required certificates and regulatory submissions are completed.

Site Coordination

• Coordinate with installation supervisors and subcontractors to ensure readiness for commissioning.

• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and customers regarding testing schedules.

• Support site inspections with local authorities and third-party inspectors.

Safety & Quality

• Follow all Otis EH&S (Environmental, Health & Safety) requirements.

• Ensure safe work practices at project sites.

• Participate in toolbox meetings and safety briefings.

• Escalate safety or quality concerns promptly.

Operational Support

• Assist engineers in defect rectification prior to handover.

• Support project close-out activities.

• Attend customer inspections and acceptance tests when required.

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics/Electronic Engineering or related technical disciplines

• 1-3 years of experience in elevators, escalators, construction, M&E, building services, maintenance, or commissioning is an advantage.

• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.

• Ability to read technical drawings and wiring diagrams.

• Familiarity with testing instruments and troubleshooting techniques.

• Knowledge of elevator and escalator systems is an added advantage.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Problem-solving mindset.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

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.  

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