Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Would you like to join a truly international talent driven company that values Safety Ethics Quality Innovation and Employee Opportunity The Otis Service Center is seeking a hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to support internal departments and North and South America field service and maintenance teams. The engineer will support projects related to assigned elevator component areas based on experience and business needs. The role includes troubleshooting mechanical and electromechanical systems developing repair and replacement solutions managing technical documentation and supporting the manufacture and supply of current-production and legacy parts.

This position provides technical ownership of moderately sized and complex projects and requires collaboration with field mechanics engineering supply chain customer service modernization assembly machine shop warehouse suppliers and other stakeholders. The role includes on-site surveys field pilot testing remote troubleshooting and occasional travel.

On a typical day you will:

Field Troubleshooting and Engineering Support

• Diagnose mechanical and electromechanical component and system issues and develop practical field-ready recommendations.
• Support field mechanics and field engineers with troubleshooting repair replacement installation and maintenance of elevator and escalator components and systems.
• Investigate field and public incidents and perform root cause and corrective action analysis (RRCA).
• Plan and conduct jobsite surveys testing and field pilot activities.
• Apply engineering calculations design practices and test methods to evaluate components and proposed solutions.

Project Management

• Lead moderately sized and complex projects that span multiple disciplines from definition through implementation or release.
• Develop engineering solutions for obsolete components and newly identified service needs.
• Create product repair replacement and upgrade solutions using sketches concepts field information and technical requirements.
• Coordinate project activities risks schedules testing documentation and stakeholder communication.
• Provide input to improve department processes and the collection of data related to engineering work time and value delivered.
• Present technical findings recommendations and project status to engineering and business stakeholders.

Operations and Supply Management Support

• Provide engineering support for manufacturing and contract engineering of current-production and legacy parts.
• Support requests from OSC departments including supply chain customer service modernization assembly machine shop and warehouse.
• Resolve part quality issues and work with suppliers and internal teams on corrective actions.
• Create work instructions for the production inspection repair and assembly of parts and systems.
• Provide stocking recommendations for new and existing parts and support efforts to reduce cost and lead time.
• Participate in Change Notice reviews with the Otis New Equipment organization.

Technical Documentation and Knowledge Sharing

• Create and update Spare Parts Leaflets (SPLs) and Technical Information Publications (TIPs).
• Create and update engineering drawings of parts and assemblies.
• Create tools parts test plans and technical documents for field repair installation and maintenance of Otis and competitor equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and training to peers mechanics and field engineers.

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8 years of relevant engineering experience or a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of relevant engineering experience. Equivalent relevant technical education and substantial engineering experience may be considered.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting analyzing designing testing or supporting mechanical or electromechanical components and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead moderately sized technically complex projects and coordinate work across functions.
• Strong analytical root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform and document engineering calculations and translate results into practical recommendations.
• Knowledge of design and drafting practices geometric dimensioning and tolerancing materials manufacturing processes fits and tolerances.
• Excellent organizational time management technical writing and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as both an independent contributor and a collaborative team member.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and experience with 3D modeling and drafting software such as PTC Creo and AutoCAD.
• Ability to use approved AI tools responsibly to improve day-to-day engineering productivity.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the elevator escalator repair service or manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of elevator mechanical components and systems including rotating equipment bearings sheaves power transmission traction machines hydraulic systems or electric motors.
• Experience with supplier relations part qualification quality issue resolution and legacy component replacement.
• Experience creating field service documentation engineering drawings work instructions SPLs or TIPs.

Additional Comments:

Given the nature of the position applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

What we offer:

• We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage.
• Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation along with paid company holidays
• We provide paid sick leave employee assistance and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being.
• Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family.
• Voluntary benefits including options for legal pet home and auto insurance.
• We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits as well as adoption assistance to support growing families.
• Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program.
• Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation.

The salary range for this role is $93000-$ may ultimately 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 several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs.

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Otis is the worlds 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 industrys largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the worlds most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower Empire State Building Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72000 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. Youll belong to a diverse trusted and caring community where your contributions and the skills and capabilities youll 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.

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