Job Description

Location: Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Requisition ID: 83162
Schindler stands for mobility. Mobility needs experts.
Join our team in Locarno.
Founded in Switzerland in 1874, the Schindler Group is a leading global provider of elevators, escalators, and related services. Schindler mobility solutions move two billion people every day all over the world. Behind the company's success are over 70,000 employees in more than 100 countries.
Schindler Electronics Ltd. Locarno, part of Schindler Group Company, is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic components for elevators.
Senior Engineer Electrical (m/f/d) 80-100%
Mobility is the goal
Help shape the future of smarter, more reliable elevator systems!
We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our R&D Smart Controls team. In this role, you will design, develop, and test electrical components and sub-systems in collaboration with mechanical, software, and project engineering teams to ensure seamless integration into complex elevator systems.
Your work will directly support our mission to modernize and enhance elevator technology by delivering smarter, more efficient, and cost-effective electrical solutions that meet real-world demands.
Your exciting new challenges

• Evaluating and demonstrating the technical feasibility of new concepts and solutions
• Analyzing, developing, testing, implementing, and verifying electrical components and systems in accordance with industry codes and standards
• Interpreting market and customer requirements and translating them into detailed design specifications
• Planning and executing tasks according to development project timelines and milestones
• Applying broad engineering principles and leveraging cross-disciplinary knowledge to solve complex technical challenges
• Analyzing subsystem behavior and driving design improvements throughout the development cycle
• Determining and developing solution approaches for system-level design and integration
• Cooperating technically with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless system compatibility

Mobility needs you
We're looking for a creative problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership and a collaborative mindset. You bring innovative thinking to complex challenges and work effectively across teams to drive high-quality solutions.
What you bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Extensive experience in electrical and electronic systems, including electrical CAD and product commissioning/testing
• Proven expertise in the design and integration of modern electrical/electronic components and architectures
• Hands-on experience with electrical CAD tools and system validation in industrial environments
• Fluency in English, Italian is a plus

Do you want to move the future with us?
Interested? Send us your complete application.
We look forward to receiving your full application only via our online careers tool. For questions please don't hesitate to ask Florina-Ana-Maria Vintila, Human Resources, email ana-maria.vintila@schindler.com.
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.
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