Staff System Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-11-12

Country:

China

Location:

LOC3347:9-10/F, Building N1, Fusion New Bund, No. 8, Lane 131, New Bund Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai, China

Basic Accountabilities

• Learn and understand standard elevator products, key systems, important components, and safety components.

• Learn and understand special elevator code and regulatory requirements in different countries, including North America, Europe, Korea, and other applicable markets.

• Perform system calculations and layout analysis for standard and deviation designs.

• Use MASC and other engineering tools to analyze complete elevator systems and develop non-standard system solutions.

• Analyze technical feasibility, code compliance, cost, schedule, and risk for customer-specific requirements and recommend the best overall solution.

• Define deviation design requirements and system concepts, clarify interfaces, and assign design work to mechanical and electrical engineering teams.

• Maintain and improve system calculation tools, layout calculation tools, engineering rules, and related technical documentation.

• Establish and maintain product cost models and provide technical and cost input for contract quotations.

• Support product and complete elevator system testing, qualification, certification, and release activities according to schedule.

• Prepare and deliver accurate system engineering documents and product delivery documentation on time.

• Be familiar with manufacturing, supply, installation, and field operation processes, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure major and critical project execution and delivery.

• Provide technical support for factory, laboratory, installation, and field issues, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

• Standardize mature special requirements and non-standard solutions to improve competitiveness, quality, and engineering efficiency.

• Provide technical support to Sales, Sales Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Installation, Service, Marketing, and field teams.

• Understand and apply FTA, FMEA, RAMP, RRCA, and other relevant engineering and quality tools.

• Work under the leadership of the System Engineering Manager/Supervisor and deliver assigned work on time.

• Comply with company Ethics & Compliance policies.

• Complete required ACE courses and qualifications on time and apply ACE tools in daily work.

Qualification Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.

Experience: At least 3 years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 2 years of mechanical or electrical design experience. Elevator system engineering or contract engineering experience is preferred.

Language: Good reading, writing, and spoken English skills.

Computer Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, and relevant system calculation or layout tools. Experience with Pro/E, VBA, ERP, or MASC is preferred.

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