Mechanical Engineer

Schindler Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Vacation and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide onsite and remote technical support for installed elevator systems. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, failure analysis and service restoration, serving as a resource to field mechanics, supervisors, and operations management.

Candidates should have a mechanical engineering background and strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills. The position involves diagnosing issues across hoisting systems, doors, guides, brakes, buffers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years engineering experience (mechanical; print reading).
• Experience with supply chain and industrialization preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis ability.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and remote mechanical engineering support for elevator systems.
• Troubleshoot, perform failure analysis, and support service restoration.
• Diagnose issues with hoisting systems, doors, guides, brakes, and safety devices.
• Document findings in clear reports for internal review and customers.
• Support field mechanics and operations management as technical resource.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

SAP knowledge

Data mining

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible,inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue ourrich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join us as a

Mechanical Engineer

Your main responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Mechanical Engineer – Technical Support (Service) provides onsite and remote mechanical engineering support for installed elevator systems with an emphasis on troubleshooting, failure analysis, and service restoration. This role serves as a technical resource to field mechanics, supervisors, and operations management, supporting complex mechanical issues that cannot be resolved through standard service procedures.The engineer is responsible for diagnosing issues related to hoisting systems, doors, guide systems, brakes, buffers, car frames, counterweights, governors, and safety devices, determining root cause, and recommending safe, code-compliant corrective actions. Support is delivered via phone consultation, remote diagnostics, and direct onsite job site visits.This position requires extensive field engagement, strong mechanical problem-solving skills, and the ability to document findings in clear, professional reports that can be used for internal engineering review, customer communication, and long-term reliability improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Mechanical Diagnostics & Safety

• 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.

Service Recovery & Post-Repair Verification

• 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.

Quality, Compliance & Record Keeping

• Ensure all findings and recommendations align with internal quality standards and engineering guidelines.
• Maintain traceable documentation of site conditions, technical decisions, and corrective actions

Elevator Mechanical Systems Expertise

• 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.

What you bring

• 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
• Analytical competency (data mining, problem analysis; strong Excel skills)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• SAP knowledge of material management, including design and implementation

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.