Date Posted:

2025-10-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity? Otis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer responsible for supporting awarded contracts across field offices in the US and Canada. This role involves collaborating with a cross-functional team, including engineers, drafters, supply chain managers, code experts, quality engineers, and technical fellows. Key responsibilities include providing timely responses to sales office inquiries, supporting special calculations, performing FEA of structural components, working with the drafting team for drawing updates, and assisting with special material ordering and reordering lost or damaged parts by coordinating with the AMT team. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively. They will work on cross-functional teams, interacting with members from manufacturing operations, supply management, contract logistics, finance, and field support to ensure that contract-engineered designs meet organizational requirements.

On a typical day you will:

Review seismic tie down details in layouts for accuracy

Coordinate certification of layouts with structural consultants for seismic jobs

Coordinate layout changes with the drafting team

Interpret engineering drawings, building structural and architectural drawings

Participate in meetings with Otis local office to clarify questions and/or support with installation support

Participate in meetings with Otis local offices, general contractor and structural engineer of record (SEOR) to ensure requirements are met to ensure safety and code compliance

Provide value engineering design solutions to reduce costs for customers

Create specially modified designs using 3D CAD software for jobs that deviate from standard configuration

Create BOM and specification documents for special designs/situations

Perform structural calculations based on ASME A17.1 and ASCE-7 codes

Perform FEA of structural components for special situations

What you will need to be successful:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field

2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related area

Strong background in mechanical engineering concepts such as statics, dynamics, component design, and connection design (welding/bolting)

Proficiency in one or more of the following software: AutoCAD, CREO, ANSYS

Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical drawings and building plans

Familiarity with elevator components and systems preferred

Understanding of the International Building Code (IBC) for seismic and non-seismic strength requirements, ASME A17.1 elevator code, and ASCE-7 code is desired

Ability to perform mechanical engineering hand calculations for quick checks

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to take ownership of work outcomes

Ability to work with minimal direction

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Experience working in cross-functional teams, with respect for individual differences and an openness to diverse thinking

Effective time management skills to ensure on-time project delivery

Detail-oriented approach

Travel up to 15% domestically

Ability to work in office 3 days a week and 2 days remote; subject to change

Additional Comments:

Given the nature of the position, Otis Elevator does not support sponsorship, e.g. H-1B or TN petitions/applications, for this position. 

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. 

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. 

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 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 69,000 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.  

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! 

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 or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.

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