Elevator Systems Integration Specialist

Knaq builds IoT monitoring technology for a range of industrial equipment that combines custom-built hardware with cloud-based analytics and AI. Our hardware sends real-time data to cloud-based infrastructure that presents live equipment information, alerting, and predictive analytics.

We’re a small, tight-knit team passionate about our work and our customers. We rally around the following four values:

1. Effort: work hard and take things personally.

2. Thoroughness: obsess over the details.

3. Resourcefulness: find solutions to difficult problems.

4. Initiative: chase new ideas with fervor and contribute eagerly to the mission.

We are looking for a Systems Integration Specialist to lead the deployment of our devices across a diverse fleet of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways at a major institution in Los Angeles. This role is the critical link between our hardware and the physical machines; you will be responsible for tapping into equipment controllers and ensuring our sensors are accurately capturing the data that powers our platforms.

This is a full-time, W2 position based in Los Angeles, CA, paying $75/hr this role operates on a permanent night shift (Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM) to facilitate work during low-traffic hours at the institution.

• Hardware Installation:
  Mount and configure Knaq IoT devices on a variety of elevator and escalator makes/models.
• Electrical Integration:
  Tap into controller wiring to monitor necessary data points.
• Diagram Interpretation:
  Read and accurately interpret complex wiring diagrams for a wide range of controller types (non-proprietary and OEM).
• Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate with institutional mechanics to safely access pits, tops of cars, and machine rooms.
• Quality Control:
  Test and verify data transmission from the sensor to the Knaq platform before moving to the next unit

• Technical Proficiency:
  Strong background in electrical systems. You must be comfortable and competent at reading wiring diagrams and tapping into controllers.
• Conveyance
  
  Experience:
  
  Previous experience working with elevators (traction/hydraulic) and escalators is required. While a CCCM license is not required, you must possess the safety knowledge and technical vocabulary of the industry.
• Generalist Mindset:
  Ability to work across various brands (Otis, Kone, Schindler, Thyssenkrupp, etc.) rather than specializing in just one.
• Reliability:
  This is a mission‑critical rollout. Consistency for the 11 PM – 7 AM shift is non‑negotiable.

Up to $75/ hour based on experience

Effective 09/17/2023 NYC passed a Pay Transparency Law which requires NYC based hiring to include a compensation range on each job posting. This compensation range is presented in good faith for candidates that are hired in these roles will be presented a salary within the range stated on the job posting.

• Pay: $75.00 per hour.
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off.
• Equipment:
  All specialized tools and equipment will be provided by Knaq.
• Location:
  
  Primarily single-campus location in Los Angeles (limited travel).