Senior Electrical Engineer

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Vandallas - Irving, TX 75038-3532Job Category: Salary ExemptSenior Electrical Engineer

Full-time Hybrid Position

Position may be based out of our Bronx, Dallas, or Sacramento locations. The successful candidate’s primary work location will be established at the time of hire. Some travel between company locations may be required.

We are seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking Senior Electrical Engineer to join Vantage Elevation. Reporting to the Electrical Systems Manager, you will design, test, and continuously improve electrical circuit boards and systems, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and reliability.

You’ll work cross-functionally with Field Engineering, Manufacturing, and Software Engineering to solve real-world challenges, support production, and drive product innovation—playing a direct role in delivering impactful, high-performing solutions.

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 employes 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.

We are searching for a candidate with:

8+ years of related electrical engineering experience with a skillset in digital and analog circuit design.
Work in voltage ranges up to 600VAC.
Experience with physical layers of communication systems, such as Ethernet, CAN, RS232/422.
Experience with electrical circuit design and multilayer PCB layout.

Duties and Responsibilities

A typical day may include: 

Design circuits and cabinet layouts to meet A17.5, NEC, and other related elevator and building codes.
Able to troubleshoot and resolve PCB and electrical circuit issues.
Approach troubleshooting in a structured and methodical manner.
Manage certifications for new and existing products, such as CSA, UL, etc.
Proactively engage with and at times lead cross functional teams to achieve project objectives.
Proactively engage with field, manufacturing, and other teams to own and drive resolution of reported issues.
Document requirements, design documentation, code compliance, and other documents as needed.
Perform tests to validate new designs and changes to existing designs.
Mentor junior engineers.
Support managers and directors in creating technical roadmaps.
Work to obtain broader understanding of product and elevator domain, including A17 and related elevator codes.

Education and Experience 

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience with elevator system electrical design strongly preferred.
Experience with elevator design and building requirements such as A17 and EN81 strongly preferred.
Knowledge of feedback control systems, power electronics, and drives strongly preferred.
Understanding of inverter / drive theory of operation.  Position requires knowledge of how to electrically incorporate drives into a system, how to size drives for a particular motor, etc.
Note: Position does not require designing drives, only how to select and use them in applications.
Familiarity with KEB and Magnatek drives is a plus.
Not required but preferred experience with

Electrical motor design (PM / Asynchronous) not required
Experience with Altium
Experience in embedded C programming
Experience in FPGA programming

Excellent communication and time management skills.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits of Working With Us

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000–$190,000 annually. Placement within the range will be based on the candidate’s relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, qualifications, and geographic location. The upper end of the range is generally reserved for candidates who bring extensive directly relevant experience and demonstrate a high level of proficiency across the key requirements of the role.
Discretionary bonus available 
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
HSA
401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Plum Benefits
… and more!

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.

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If you’re excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of engineering technology with a world-class employer that values your innovation, technical expertise, and collaborative mindset, then we invite you to apply.
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