Date Posted:

2025-08-27

Country:

Australia

Location:

LOC7055: Otis Elevator Company Pty Ltd, L23, 363 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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About you

We are seeking a Vertical Transportation Engineer to support OTIS sales teams with high-quality, compliant solutions.

This role will support the sales process with compliance expertise, knowledge of customer solutions and coordination with external vendors as required. This role is responsible for overseeing the solutions offered by sales and managing the smooth progress of orders towards certification.

Permanent role

Based in our Sydney CBD office

Reports to the Engineering Compliance Manager

As a Vertical Transportation Engineer, your key responsibilities include:

Supporting the sales process with necessary oversight of the proposed solution and compliance implications

Work closely with the Engineering team when necessary to advise on design aspects of solutions

Identifying and advising on aspects of the solution that may require risk management

Align understanding of customer requirements with compliance matters and be able to advise on appropriate solutions

Support the preparation and submission of technical documentation as required

Communicate technical and compliance aspects of the solution to Operations, as required

Collaborate with marketing and engineering teams on product solution creation

Identify process improvement opportunities within the compliance process and help to facilitate any change as necessary

Be intellectually curious and use his/her experience and knowledge to bring to the attention of engineering new products; inventions; and ideas that can contribute to the technological and operational advancement of Otis

Support the growth of our business at every opportunity

Represent Otis with compliance and code organizations as required​

What you will need to be successful

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical, or related qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ work experience within construction and/or design, with familiarity with CAD systems, engineering drawings, and documentation

Existing Chartered or Registered Professional Engineers, or those meeting the criteri,a ready to apply for these accreditations, will be preferred.

Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Modelling would be advantageous.

Proven experience within the Lift industry would be beneficial

Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills

Strength in simplifying the communication of complex technical concepts

Proficient in using technology, including mobile applications and computer-based reporting systems (Word, Excel, Email, Internet, database management) to analyse data and trends

Excellent English language communication skills, both written and verbal

Demonstrated ability in balancing attention to detail, whilst managing time and customer expectations

Apply today and help us build what's next

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 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 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 69,000 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.  

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! 

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.

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