- Current electrical licence and hands-on control panel experience essential
- Arncliffe based | $120K-$130K + super, depending on exp
- Lead a newly created department and report to the Managing Director

Worthwhile Recruiting is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead a newly created lift control panel department within a large multinational.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take the initiative to set up how the department works, from documenting designs to establishing test procedures and resolving technical issues. This is a hands-on role where you'll design and test control panels, work closely with engineering and production, and liaise with the overseas supplier that supplies the panels.

What you'll be doing

- Lead the day-to-day technical work of the recent department and recommend improvements to the Managing Director.

- Design 2D and 3D wiring schematics for lift control panels to meet customer and order specifications.

- Size control cabinets, plan component layouts and wiring routes, and prepare bills of materials.

- Develop and implement testing procedures and prepare parameter sets for lift controllers.

- Work hands-on with the production team to test panels, investigate faults and carry out quality checks.

- Liaise with the overseas control panel supplier on design specifications and technical issues.





- Provide technical support to customers over the phone and coordinate with the relevant departments to resolve issues.

What you'll bring

- A current electrical licence and a degree in Electrical Engineering.

- Hands-on experience with electrical control panels and at least five years in a similar engineering role within manufacturing or panel building.

- Experience producing 2D and 3D electrical schematics using EPLAN or ETAP SEE.

- Working knowledge of PLCs and strong electrical fault-finding skills.

- The initiative to identify what needs doing, establish practical processes and follow technical issues through to resolution.

- Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues across departments.

Lift or elevator industry experience would be an Advantage but not essential . We welcome applicants with relevant control panel experience from other manufacturing or panel-building environments. Familiarity with CANopen, AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules or lift standards is an advantage.

What's on offer

- $120,000-$130,000 + super depending on experience.

- An office-based role in Arncliffe, with the possibility of one day a week working from home after successful completion of training and the six-month probation period.

- The opportunity to be considered for overseas training after successful completion of the six-month probation period.

📌 Electrical Engineer - Lift Control Systems (Arncliffe)
🏢 Worthwhile Recruiting
📍 Arncliffe