Associate Mechanical Engineer NI

Location: Morristown, NJ, United States

Job : 88894

We Elevate… Quality of urban life. Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story;

you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

The Associate Mechanical Engineer, NI is responsible for the design and application of solutions using engineering fundamentals and established practices, procedures, and guidelines.

The position will engage and be a critical link in the project life cycle, providing technical support, task management, delivery, and innovation in the areas of mechanical engineering.

Workload Management: Effectively manage a large workload of projects with predefined contract requirements. Meet and exceed Service Level Agreement requirements.

Deliverable Management: Accomplish specified technical objectives on time and to customers’ expectations.

Engineering Excellence: Deliver high‑quality, reliable solutions that deliver meaningful customer value and create impactful experiences.

• Develop and finalize system designs, calculations, and component selections using engineering fundamentals, applicable codes, and company standards.
• Apply established technical solutions and modify designs to meet project‑specific requirements, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical topics across design, manufacturing, and installation to ensure reliable outcomes.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects to meet contract requirements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Plan, prioritize, and execute engineering tasks to ensure timely completion of drawings, submittals, change orders, and release‑to‑manufacturing.
• Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, and completeness of all technical documentation and deliverables.

• Support the project lifecycle by aligning engineering solutions with project objectives and customer expectations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, field operations, and manufacturing teams to drive successful execution.
• Communicate technical information clearly and proactively resolve issues to ensure a positive internal and external customer experience.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering – Mechanical or a closely related field – Required.

Experience: 0 – 2 years experience in the elevator industry or similar industry.

0 – 2 years experience working with CAD Software. Experiences may be concurrent.

Skills: Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written, technical report writing). Communicate effectively with all internal engineering teams, engineering management (internal escalation), and customers. Maintain a positive and professional attitude in a highly demanding environment. Computer skills – Microsoft Office, SAP. Knowledge of mechanical system design and analysis. Knowledge of architectural/structural drawings.

Special Requirements: Travel 10% domestic.

• Fully vested 401(k) 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 and 8 company‑observed holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement – eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Base Salary $71,200 – $75,000

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your…