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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.\nThis 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.\nOn a typical day you will:\nField Troubleshooting and Engineering Support\nDiagnose mechanical and electromechanical component and system issues and develop practical, field-ready recommendations.\nSupport field mechanics and field engineers with troubleshooting, repair, replacement, installation, and maintenance of elevator and escalator components and systems.\nInvestigate field and public incidents and perform root cause and corrective action analysis (RRCA).\nPlan and conduct jobsite surveys, testing, and field pilot activities.\nApply engineering calculations, design practices, and test methods to evaluate components and proposed solutions.\nProject Management\nLead moderately sized and complex projects that span multiple disciplines from definition through implementation or release.\nDevelop engineering solutions for obsolete components and newly identified service needs.\nCreate product repair, replacement, and upgrade solutions using sketches, concepts, field information, and technical requirements.\nCoordinate project activities, risks, schedules, testing, documentation, and stakeholder communication.\nProvide input to improve department processes and the collection of data related to engineering work, time, and value delivered.\nPresent technical findings, recommendations, and project status to engineering and business stakeholders.\nOperations and Supply Management Support\nProvide engineering support for manufacturing and contract engineering of current-production and legacy parts.\nSupport requests from OSC departments including supply chain, customer service, modernization, assembly, machine shop, and warehouse.\nResolve part quality issues and work with suppliers and internal teams on corrective actions.\nCreate work instructions for the production, inspection, repair, and assembly of parts and systems.\nProvide stocking recommendations for new and existing parts and support efforts to reduce cost and lead time.\nParticipate in Change Notice reviews with the Otis New Equipment organization.\nTechnical Documentation and Knowledge Sharing\nCreate and update Spare Parts Leaflets (SPLs) and Technical Information Publications (TIPs).\nCreate and update engineering drawings of parts and assemblies.\nCreate tools, parts, test plans, and technical documents for field repair, installation, and maintenance of Otis and competitor equipment.\nProvide technical guidance and training to peers, mechanics, and field engineers.\nWhat you will need to be successful:\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, or a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of relevant engineering experience. Equivalent relevant technical education and substantial engineering experience may be considered.\nHands-on experience troubleshooting, analyzing, designing, testing, or supporting mechanical or electromechanical components and systems.\nDemonstrated ability to independently lead moderately sized, technically complex projects and coordinate work across functions.\nStrong analytical, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to perform and document engineering calculations and translate results into practical recommendations.\nKnowledge of design and drafting practices, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, materials, manufacturing processes, fits, and tolerances.\nExcellent organizational, time management, technical writing, and communication skills.\nSelf-motivated and results-driven, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nAbility to work effectively as both an independent contributor and a collaborative team member.\nProficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and experience with 3D modeling and drafting software such as PTC Creo and AutoCAD.\nAbility to use approved AI tools responsibly to improve day-to-day engineering productivity.\nAbility to travel approximately 10%.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience in the elevator, escalator, repair, service, or manufacturing industry.\nKnowledge of elevator mechanical components and systems, including rotating equipment, bearings, sheaves, power transmission, traction machines, hydraulic systems, or electric motors.\nExperience with supplier relations, part qualification, quality issue resolution, and legacy component replacement.\nExperience creating field service documentation, engineering drawings, work instructions, SPLs, or TIPs.\nAdditional Comments:\nGiven the nature of the position, applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.\nWhat we offer:\nWe 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. \nEnjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays \nWe provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being. \nLife insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family. \nVoluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance. \nWe offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families. \nPursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program. \nRecognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation. \nThe salary range for this role is $93,000-$127,500. We 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.\nIf you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.\nOtis 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.\nYou 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.\nWhen 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.\nWe 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.\nToday, 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.\nBecome a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!\nOtis 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. 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