Otis

elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service

MechanicalEngineer

Shanghai, China FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Mechanical Engineer at Otis. Skills: mechanical design, system integration, engineering design, FEA. Develop high quality, cost competitive mechanical components, and system integration of these components. Deliver engineering design (models, drawings, and other engineering data) in a flexible and reusable model product framework”

Industry & Context.

elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service
Problems you'll solve

analytical and problem-solving skills are essential; critical thinker

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3-5 years or above mechanical design experience, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, Experience in design for cost, manufacturing (sheet metal) and installation is required, Fluent in English writing and CET-6 or equivalent

Nice to Have

Elevator mechanical design experience is preferred, Experience in leading product development, from concept to production, is valued, Knowledge of elevator mechanical components is valued, Experience in modal analysis, noise and vibration measurement is valued, Master is preferred

What You'll Do.

cost competitive mechanical components

and system integration of these components

Deliver engineering design (models

and other engineering data) in a flexible and reusable model product framework

Create engineering deliverables as defined in Otis Product Development Process (PDP)

Conduct Finite element analysis (FEA) for strength analysis

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

communicate with team to achieve the work target

Communication Scope

Fluent in English writing; communicate with team

Process & Methodology

leading product development, from concept to production

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-04-09 **Country:** China **Location:** LOC3344: 7-8/F, Building N1, Fusion New Bund, No. 8, Lane 131, New Bund Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai, China **Job Responsibilities:** · Develop high quality, cost competitive mechanical components, and system integration of these components. · Deliver engineering design (models, drawings, and other engineering data) in a flexible and reusable model product framework. · Create engineering deliverables as defined in Otis Product Development Process (PDP). · Conduct Finite element analysis (FEA) for strength analysis. **Basic Qualifications, Work Experience & Skills Requirements:** · 3-5 years or above mechanical design experience. Elevator mechanical design experience is preferred. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. · Experience in design for cost, manufacturing (sheet metal) and installation is required. · Experience in leading product development, from concept to production, is valued. · Knowledge of elevator mechanical components is valued. · Experience in modal analysis, noise and vibration measurement is valued. · Be skillful for CDA tools, such as ProE/Ansys. · Creative, open minded, critical thinker, hardworking and energetic with good teamwork ethic. Self-motivation to learn and communicate with team to achieve the work target. **Educational Requirements** · Bachelor’s Mechanical Engineering, Master is preferred. · Language: Fluent in English writing and communication; CET-6 or equivalent 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 th

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