Mechanical Design Engineer

Otis SE; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Otis is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to model and generate drawings for a broad range of mechanical hardware used in elevator systems. You will provide design support, develop component solutions, and help resolve engineering issues while collaborating across teams.

The role requires Creo experience, strong math skills, and hands-on programming using Notepad. Expect multi-project delivery and a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school or GED required.
• 3 years of design or drafting experience.
• Experience with Creo 10 or higher.
• Proficient in programming, with hands-on experience writing, editing, and troubleshooting code using Notepad and other text-based development tools.
• Component, Assembly, Subsystem, and System Modeling.
• Clearance and interference studies.
• Use of advanced mathematics techniques for part fitment and design feasibility.
• Experience with defining welding, GD&T, tolerancing, material specifications and finishes within drawings and models.
• Parametric design and programming.
• Collaboration with Engineers and internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide design support to internal and external customers.
• Modify and develop new component solutions to increase product robustness.
• Support resolution of engineering issues.
• Develop component and system level models and drawings.
• Support cost reduction efforts.
• Support FTB reduction.
• Support Engineers with 3D studies and prototyping.
• Support engineering CN process.
• Support to system level model updates.

Skills

Creo 10+

Programming

3D modeling

GD&T and tolerancing

Collaboration with engineers

Education

High school or GED

Tools

Notepad

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-15 Country: United States of America Location: OT541: TFP - Florence, SC 1500 Otis Way, Florence, SC, 29501 USA

Mechanical Design Engineer

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity? Otis is searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer who is responsible for modeling and drawing generation of a wide range of mechanical hardware and components designed for use in elevator systems. The candidate should not only be adept at handling typical design tasks (modeling and detailing) but must be able to effectively communicate cross functionally.

On a typical day you will:

• Provide design support to internal and external customers
• Modify and develop new component solutions to increase product robustness
• Support resolution of engineering issues
• Develop component and system level models and drawings
• Support cost reduction efforts
• Support FTB reduction
• Support Engineers with 3D studies and prototyping
• Support engineering CN process
• Support to system level model updates

What you will need to be successful:

• High school or GED required
• 3 years of design or drafting experience
• Experience with Creo 10 or higher
• Proficient in programming, with hands-on experience writing, editing, and troubleshooting code using Notepad and other text-based development tools
• Component, Assembly, Subsystem, and System Modeling
• Clearance and interference studies
• Use of advanced mathematics techniques for part fitment and design feasibility
• Experience with defining welding, GD&T, Tolerancing, material specifications and finishes within drawings and models
• Parametric Design and programming
• Collaboration with Engineers and internal customers
• Live Otis Absolutes & foster Inclusion & engagement Works at pace with multi deliverables

Additional Comments: Given the nature of the position, applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

What we offer:

• We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment, you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays
• We provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being.
• Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family.
• Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance.
• We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families.
• Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program.
• Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation. 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 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 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 72,000 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.

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