• Job Description

  Req#: 20131437

  Date Posted:

  2025-05-16

  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 forward-thinking Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join our team. This position requires utilizing advanced technologies like IoT, AI, and automation to enhance manufacturing processes and foster innovation. The ideal candidate will possess experience in both IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) environments.

  On a typical day you will:

  • Create and optimize manufacturing automation and Industry 4.0 processes, ensuring robustness in Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).

  • Manage a portfolio of Industry 4.0 projects, overseeing process flows and resolving issues with existing products alongside cross-functional teams.

  • Facilitate discussions with internal customers or suppliers and benchmark best practices across sites.

  • Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills to support and lead discussions on Industry 4.0 topics.

  • Collect and analyze manufacturing data and metrics to reduce defective material and process-stop occurrences. Implement long-term, permanent solutions.

  • Continuously improve current Industry 4.0 solutions while exploring new opportunities.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to implement solutions for process efficiencies and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement.

  What you will need to be successful:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering and/or;

  • MS in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, or systems engineering; alternatively, 2+ years of experience with an advanced STEM degree in Engineering preferred

  • Minimum five years of manufacturing experience in a factory setting

  • Experience with Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory principles, technologies, and techniques, machine design, and process data analytics

  • Advanced capabilities with solutions such as ERP, MES, PLM, Quality management, warehouse management, and Industry 4.0 values

  • Design and develop smart manufacturing systems that integrate seamlessly with existing processes

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, production, and engineering

  • Working knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project, ClickUp, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, and Monday

  • Facilitate the integration of IT and OT systems to ensure seamless data flow and operational efficiency

  • Agile Project Management experience

  • Previous lean and/or Six Sigma certification with demonstrated results

  • Experience in a high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment

  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills, enabling effective information delivery throughout all levels of the organization

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at every organizational level

  • Demonstrated experience in developing and strengthening customer relationships

  • Proven leadership, problem-solving, and team-building skills.

  • Sense of business urgency and drive

  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. W e 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 a nd 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 a n 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 M ajor 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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• About the company

  Otis Worldwide Corporation is an American company that develops, manufactures and markets elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and related equipment.

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