Technical Product Data Management Intern

Otis Elevator Co.; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Elevator Co. seeks a Product Data Management – Summer Intern to support engineering change implementation in Florence, SC.

You will read engineering drawings, capture manufacturing and supplier requirements, and input them into Otis systems, contributing to factory efficiency projects. You will help set up BOMs and factory paths, contribute to CN testing processes, and work with a cross-functional team including operations, supply management, logistics, and finance to deliver changes

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field as listed.
• Programming background is preferred for data management tasks.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Implement engineering change notices into Otis manufacturing and Tier 1 supplier systems.
• Read and execute engineering drawings, manufacturing requirements and supplier requirements.
• Set up BOMs and factory paths; work on CN testing processes and quick testing methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure pace and accuracy of changes.

Skills

Programming background

Software experience

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Self-starter

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer information systems, engineering, business/data analytics, or related field

Job description

Location:

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

Date Posted:

2026-08-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Product Data Management – Summer Intern

The summer intern candidate will work in a fast-paced environment for the product data management group in Florence, SC. Responsibilities include implementing engineering change notices into the manufacturing and Tier 1 supplier system. This will include reading and executing engineering drawings, manufacturing requirements, and supplier requirements into the Otis systems.

The candidate will work on special projects tied to factory efficiency and dual sourcing within the systems. This will include setting up a manufacturing bill of materials and factory paths within the system. The candidate will also focus on engineering CN testing process and create a process to quickly test within database or system.

The candidate must be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and be able to collaborate effectively. The candidate will work on cross-functional teams including members from manufacturing operations, supply management, contract logistics, finance, and field support to ensure engineering changes are implemented with pace and accuracy.

Education:

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer information systems, engineering, business/data analytics, or a related field

Experience/requirements:

• Computer Science – Programming background preferred
• Process and data driven
• Software experience preferred
• Ability to work with minimal direction; self-starter
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams, respect individual differences and welcome diverse thinking
• Ability to approach the job with a sense of ownership in the outcome of their work
• Champion of process improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

The hourly range for this role is $21/hr to $26/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.

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 click here.

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