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OTIS Jobs Information

Do workers at OTIS get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
71% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Does OTIS pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
41% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

At OTIS, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
71% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from OTIS affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at OTIS?

Most people get paid time off work.
88% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 79% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do workers at OTIS worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do OTIS workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it for OTIS workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
35% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at OTIS?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
94% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do OTIS managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
88% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do jobs at OTIS spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
16% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at OTIS?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
94% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is a OTIS job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
70% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and June 2026.

Is working at OTIS good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
73% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at OTIS feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
90% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at OTIS get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
91% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at OTIS?

Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at OTIS enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
87% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at OTIS recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
78% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at OTIS?

Most people got enough training when they started.
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at OTIS?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 83% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think OTIS’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
64% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how OTIS is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
71% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
What are the most popular categories at Otis?
Infographic showing various Software Developer job openings at Otis in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Staff Mechanical Engineer

Otis

Florence, SC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


OTIS rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 74 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Date Posted:

2026-06-18

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 looking for a highly motivated Staff Mechanical Engineer who demonstrates a strong sense of technical ownership and personal accountability. The selected candidate will be expected to independently drive complex engineering activities from definition through execution while consistently meeting commitments, schedules, and business objectives. The engineer supports design, development, optimization, and test of elevator components. This role focuses on structural integration of mechanical components associated with machines, governors, hydraulic systems, belt systems, and position reference systems for commercial elevator products.

On a typical day you will:

  • Lead complex mechanical engineering projects and activities

  • Take full accountability for technical performance, execution quality, and delivery of assigned commitments to meet agreed 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-lever 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


Competencies:

  • 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

  • Ideal Candidate will have

  • Expertise in elevator mechanical component design and integration

  • Strong background in Design for Cost/VAVE

  • Product/Subsystem ownership including change management, roadmapping, ...etc.

What you will need to be successful:

  • BS degree in mechanical engineering degree with 7+ years' experienceor a MA/MS degree with 5+ years' experience

  • Strong engineering calculations and analytical capability, including FEA, with sound engineering judgment

  • Competency in modeling and analyzing mechanical structures using 3D CAD software,e.g., Creo, Ansys, SolidWorks, Catia, etc.

  • Utilize quality methodologies such as RRCA, DFMEA, and other tools to promote continuous improvement

  • Experience with hand calculations and statics

  • 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

  • US Citizenship or permanent resident alien status required

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.

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 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 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 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.

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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