Mechanical Engineer

Schindler Holding • United States, United States • 2w ago

Mechanical Engineer

Your main responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Mechanical Engineer - Technical Support (Service) provides onsite and remote mechanical engineering support for installed elevator systems with an emphasis on troubleshooting, failure analysis, and service restoration. This role serves as a technical resource to field mechanics, supervisors, and operations management, supporting complex mechanical issues that cannot be resolved through standard service procedures. The engineer is responsible for diagnosing issues related to hoisting systems, doors, guide systems, brakes, buffers, car frames, counterweights, governors, and safety devices, determining root cause, and recommending safe, code-compliant corrective actions. Support is delivered via phone consultation, remote diagnostics, and direct onsite job site visits.This position requires extensive field engagement, strong mechanical problem-solving skills, and the ability to document findings in clear, professional reports that can be used for internal engineering review, customer communication, and long-term reliability improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Mechanical Diagnostics & Safety

Read, interpret, and apply mechanical drawings, layout plans, exploded views, specifications, and installation tolerances.

Evaluate mechanical safety devices including governors, safeties, buffers, and braking systems for proper condition and operation.

Ensure that all troubleshooting and corrective recommendations comply with applicable codes, standards, and company safety requirements.

Service Recovery & Post-Repair Verification

Support mechanical verification following major repairs, component replacement, or adjustments.

Validate proper mechanical operation through observation, measurement, and functional testing.

Confirm that systems are stable, safe, and suitable for return to normal service.

Quality, Compliance & Record Keeping

Ensure all findings and recommendations align with internal quality standards and engineering guidelines.

Maintain traceable documentation of site conditions, technical decisions, and corrective actions

Elevator Mechanical Systems Expertise

Provide in-depth technical support for door systems (operators, tracks, hangers, rollers, closers), hoisting machines, sheaves, bearings, guide systems, suspension members, and structural components.

Diagnose ride quality issues such as noise, vibration, leveling inconsistencies, or car sway from a mechanical perspective.

Support alignment, adjustment, and setting of mechanical systems following repair or replacement.

What you bring

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

2 years minimum: Engineering understanding (mechanical; print reading)

2 years minimum: Supply Chain and Industrialization knowhow and experience

2 years minimum: Analytical competency (data mining, problem analysis; strong Excel skills)

Mechanical Engineering, drawing and BOM

Manufacturing process, equipment, routing preferred

Multiple task management and project management

Problem solving skills or lean six sigma

Analytical competency (data mining, problem analysis; strong Excel skills)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

SAP knowledge of material management, including design and implementation

What's in it for you?

Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.

Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.

3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.

Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.

Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child's birth or adoption.

A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate... Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

Safety:Uphold the highest safety standards for all.

Integrity and Trust:Foster honest, ethical relationships.

Create Value for the Customer:Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.

Quality:Ensure excellence in every product and service.

Commitment to People Development:Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

Discover more onour career website (https://www.schindler.com/en/careers.html) .

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.

We Elevate

Chat to Apply: NO

Nearest Major Market:Toledo

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