Mechanical Engineer-Technical Lead

Otis SE; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Otis is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer in Florence, SC to independently drive complex engineering activities from definition to execution. You will support design, development, optimization, and test of elevator components, focusing on mechanical systems, machines, governors, and related subsystems.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering with 7+ years of experience (or MS with 5+ years), strong FEA capability, and proficiency with Creo/Ansys/SolidWorks/Catia.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years' experience or MS with 5+ years' experience.
• Strong background in engineering calculations and analysis, including FEA.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (Creo, Ansys, SolidWorks, Catia) and sound engineering judgment.
• Fluent in English; authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex mechanical engineering projects and activities.
• Accountable for performance, quality, and delivery to meet program targets.
• Manage multiple propulsion projects with competing priorities and tight timelines.
• Perform advanced engineering analyses including structural analysis and hand calculations.
• Lead root-cause investigations for technical and reliability issues.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions and close identified issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

FEA

3D CAD

Team leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Ansys

SolidWorks

Catia

Job description

Location: OT541: TFP - Florence, SC 1500 Otis Way, Florence, SC, 29501 USA

About the Role

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity? Otis is looking for a highly motivated Staff Mechanical Engineer who demonstrates a strong sense of technical ownership and personal accountability. The selected candidate will be expected to independently drive complex engineering activities from definition through execution while consistently meeting commitments, schedules, and business objectives. The engineer supports design, development, optimization, and test of elevator components. This role focuses on structural integration of mechanical components associated with machines, governors, hydraulic systems, belt systems, and position reference systems for commercial elevator products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex mechanical engineering projects and activities
• Take full accountability for technical performance, execution quality, and delivery of assigned commitments to meet agreed program timing, cost, reliability, and performance targets
• Simultaneously lead and execute multiple propulsion engineering projects with competing priorities and aggressive timelines
• Drive engineering work to perform advanced engineering analyses including structural analysis and engineering hand calculations
• Lead root-cause investigations for complex technical, manufacturing, and field reliability issues
• Develop robust corrective and preventive actions and ensure closure of identified issues
• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for propulsion-related mechanical systems
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to lower-lever engineers
• Support prototype builds, test validation, launch activities, and production issue resolution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, manufacturability, product quality, and cost optimization
• Contribute to long-term platform strategy, standardization, and engineering best practices

Competencies

• Proven ownership of complex mechanical component and system development from concept through production with accountability for performance, quality, and delivery
• Consistent track record of meeting commitments across multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to independently prioritize, execute, and drive technical work to closure
• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• Results-driven, organized, and effective in fast-paced, multi-project environments

Ideal Candidate

• Expertise in elevator mechanical component design and integration
• Strong background in Design for Cost/VAVE Product/Subsystem ownership including change management, roadmapping, …etc.

What you will need to be successful

• BS degree in mechanical engineering degree with 7+ years’ experience or a MA/MS degree with 5+ years’ experience
• Strong engineering calculations and analytical capability, including FEA, with sound engineering judgment
• Competency in modeling and analyzing mechanical structures using 3D CAD software, e.g., Creo, Ansys, SolidWorks, Catia, etc.
• Utilize quality methodologies such as RRCA, DFMEA, and other tools to promote continuous improvement
• Experience with hand calculations and statics
• Technical leadership with ability to influence decisions and mentor other engineers
• Effective problem solver with strong root-cause analysis and corrective action experience
• Fluent in English
• US Citizenship or permanent resident alien status required

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.

Company Overview

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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Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law.

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Closing Statement

We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.