Schindler is a leading global provider of elevators, escalators, and related services. Our mobility solutions move two billion people every day all over the world.
R&D Smart Controls Department
We are seeking an R&D Telecom Control Systems Architect to shape the future of elevator control systems.
As the technical architect of the controller platform, you will define and maintain requirements and solution while driving continuous progress through technical development of new components and technologies.
Your key responsibilities include:
1. Deriving component-level solutions with a focus on hardware by ensuring compliance with industry standards and relevant codes and maintaining product structure.
2. Defining, documenting, and maintaining the hardware architecture of elevator control systems, including master schematics.
3. Aligning with cross-functional teams on HW-SW functionality and collaborating with production, field support, installation, and maintenance experts to ensure high-quality, fit-for-purpose systems.
4. Developing and integrating interfaces for subsystems, components, and controller platforms.
5. Defining requirements for PCBAs, assemblies, harnesses, and sub-components.
You are a proactive and reliable leader with strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills. Your analytical mindset and clear communication enable you to navigate complex technical challenges with precision. You excel at collaboration, influence, and stakeholder management, adapt quickly to new challenges, and take ownership with a structured and results-driven approach.
The successful candidate will have:
1. A Master's degree in electrical engineering or similar.
2. Proven technical leadership skills.
3. Extensive experience (5-7 years) with design and maintenance of control systems.
4. Excellent knowledge of system engineering methods (modelling, requirements engineering, interface management, analysis).
5. Proven experience with production processes for electronic and electrical assemblies and procedures for installation and commissioning.
6. Proficient level of English, other languages are a plus.