Quality Intern

Otis; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Worldwide is offering a full-time, paid summer internship in Florence, SC, focused on quality. You will support the Field Quality team, analyze data, and assist with quality projects to drive improvements. This 10–12 week program starts May/June 2027 and aims to convert successful interns into full-time roles after graduation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, data analysts, and field colleagues, with training and feedback provided throughout the internship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Able to communicate clearly in written and verbal form.
• Able to manage several projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Good mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Support Field Quality team by addressing customer complaints and rapid resolutions.
• Analyze data sets to enable KPI reporting and quality improvements.
• Assist with field complaints, quality projects, and documentation standardization.
• Collaborate with associates and engineers to identify and eliminate sources of defects.

Skills

Team oriented

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field

Job description

Date Posted:2026-08-13Country:United States of AmericaLocation:OT541: TFP - Florence, SC 1500 Otis Way, Florence, SC, 29501 USAOtis Worldwide is searching for a highly motivated undergraduate student interested in starting a career in Quality! This is an internship opportunity offering a rewarding and challenging opportunity to learn, grow, and develop through meaningful projects that drive our business. Our comprehensive internship program will allow you to gain hands-on experience and broaden your skills. You’ll be immersed in the Otis culture where we collaborate to best serve our customers; and where we empower and inspire each other through support, autonomy and trust.This is a full-time, paid summer internship, typically ranging from 10-12 weeks, starting in May/June 2027. Throughout your internship, we will provide continuous training and performance feedback to ensure you develop the necessary skills to succeed with the hope of converting successful interns into full-time employees upon graduation.The Otis Quality Intern will support the Field Quality team, assisting with field complaints received, supporting Quality projects, analyzing data sets to enable the report out on various key performance indicators, and improving and monitoring quality processes and standardizing documentation.The Quality Internship is located at our Florence Factory in Florence, South Carolina.Key Responsibilities:• Work with associates and engineers in identifying and eliminating the sources of quality defects through robust product and process improvements.• Providing data inputs and analyses for key performance indicators• Performing and supporting analyses and verification of bill of materials• Supporting Field Quality team on customer complaints and rapid resolutions• Supporting Field Quality team on liaison activities between Factory and Field colleaguesWhat You Will Need to be Successful:EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related fieldBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:• Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment• Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills• Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage several simultaneous projects and responsibilities• Good mechanical and electrical aptitudeThe hourly range for this role is $20/hr to $23/hr. We may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.Apply today and Build What's Next!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. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis .Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!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. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].