Senior Mechanical Engineer & Technical Leader

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

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.