Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

Staff Mechanical Engineer—responsible for the design, development, optimization, and testing of elevator components, with a focus on structural integration of mechanical components associated with machines, governors, hydraulic systems, belt systems, and position reference systems for commercial elevator products.

Florence, SC 29501, United States

• Lead complex mechanical engineering projects and activities.
• Take full accountability for technical performance, execution quality, and delivery of assigned commitments to meet 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‑level 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.

• 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.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of experience, or MA/MS with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong engineering calculations and analytical capability, including FEA, with sound engineering judgment.
• Competency in modeling and analyzing mechanical structures using 3‑D CAD software such as Creo, Ansys, Solid Works, or Catia.
• Experience with hand calculations and statics.
• Utilization of quality methodologies such as RRCA, DFMEA, and other tools to promote continuous improvement.
• 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.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident alien status required.

Applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

• 401(k) plan with generous company match and automatic retirement contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employee and eligible dependents.
• Three weeks of paid vacation and paid company holidays.
• Paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits including legal, pet, home, and auto insurance options.
• Generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, plus adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Spot performance bonus opportunities.

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, veteran status, age, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable law.