Elevator Mechanical Engineer: Field Troubleshooter & Safety

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Holland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Vacation + holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Mechanical Engineer – Technical Support (Service) at Schindler Holland, OH provides onsite and remote mechanical engineering support for installed elevator systems, focusing on troubleshooting, failure analysis, and service restoration.

You will work with field mechanics and operations management, diagnose issues in hoisting, doors, and safety devices, document findings, and drive safe, code-compliant corrective actions while meeting demanding quality and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2 years minimum: Engineering understanding (mechanical; print reading).
• 2 years minimum: Supply Chain and Industrialization knowhow and experience.
• 2 years minimum: Analytical competency (data mining, problem analysis; strong Excel skills).
• Mechanical Engineering, drawing and BOM.
• Manufacturing process, equipment, routing preferred.
• Multiple task management and project management.
• Problem solving skills or lean six sigma.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• SAP knowledge of material management, including design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and apply mechanical drawings, layout plans, exploded views, specifications, and installation tolerances.
• Evaluate mechanical safety devices including governors, safeties, buffers, and braking systems for proper condition and operation.
• Ensure that all troubleshooting and corrective recommendations comply with applicable codes, standards, and company safety requirements.
• Support mechanical verification following major repairs, component replacement, or adjustments.
• Validate proper mechanical operation through observation, measurement, and functional testing.
• Confirm that systems are stable, safe, and suitable for return to normal service.
• Provide in-depth technical support for door systems (operators, tracks, hangers, rollers, closers), hoisting machines, sheaves, bearings, guide systems, suspension members, and structural components.
• Diagnose ride quality issues such as noise, vibration, leveling inconsistencies, or car sway from a mechanical perspective.
• Support alignment, adjustment, and setting of mechanical systems following repair or replacement.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Data analysis

Project management

Excel

SAP

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer – Technical Support (Service) at Schindler Holland, OH provides onsite and remote mechanical engineering support for installed elevator systems, focusing on troubleshooting, failure analysis, and service restoration.

You will work with field mechanics and operations management, diagnose issues in hoisting, doors, and safety devices, document findings, and drive safe, code-compliant corrective actions while meeting demanding quality and reporting standards.