Project Design Engineer

Project Design Engineer - Elevator Controls

Regular Position, Full Time

Sacramento, CA

If you are a forward-thinking engineering professional with an interest in customized system design and customer-driven solutions, we invite you to explore this opportunity! We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Design Engineer to join our Elevator Controls team at Vantage Elevation.

You'll play a hands-on role in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality elevator control solutions by translating customer requirements into engineered manufacturing designs.

About Us

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, Vantage employs over 1,000 people across manufacturing sites and offices in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Through its family of brands, GAL Manufacturing, GAL Canada, Hollister-Whitney, Elevator Controls, Courion, Bore-Max, Thames Valley Controls, and Vertical Dimensions, 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. We support our teams, work closely with our customers, and hold ourselves accountable for quality, safety, and integrity in everything we do.

Requirements

We are searching for a candidate with:

• 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
• Elevator industry experience preferred, but not required

Duties and Responsibilities

A typical day may include:

• 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

Benefits of Working With Us

• Competitive salary, $77,000-$97,000 and bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to hands-on manufacturing and product lifecycle engineering
• A collaborative, safety-focused work environment

Position Details

• Full-time, regular position
• Day shift
• On-site position based in Sacramento, CA

Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Like What You Read?

If you're motivated by complex system design and enjoy applying your analytical thinking, precision, and teamwork to real-world engineering challenges, we invite you to apply.