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Mechanical Engineer

TK Elevator CorporationAtlanta, Georgia, United States

What we expect

The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer in Atlanta, GA.

This role will design, develop, implement, and analyze mechanical components or whole elevator systems.  The position activities also include working with specific or general product requirements, conducting verifications or validation activities along the product development life cycle, and developing/documenting technical reports.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Designs mechanical components and elevator systems
  • Works under general supervision, relies on limited instructions and pre-established guidelines
  • Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and/or other required equipment to perform assignments
  • Uses basic programming to configure elevator systems based on engineering documentation
  • Understands and uses the A17.1 elevator code and other relevant standards as a basis for all designs
  • Maintain/develop department owned templates, calculation sheets, and reference documents
  • Applies, develops, and documents application and design rules based on design intent and system limitations
  • Submit Engineering Change Orders for end-to-end system change requirements
  • Participate in cross-functional problem-solving activities
  • Works with other component or system engineers during product development activities
  • Assists in the development of test plans and performs product development testing when needed
  • Works in team environment with product engineers, configurators, and other cross functional areas
  • Adheres to all safety procedures and company safety standards while working in the lab and test tower
  • Adheres to the corporate compliance policy and ensures that behavior in the workplace is that of a responsible professional
  • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

 

Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field
  • 5+ years of design and drafting experience is required in an architectural, structural, or mechanical design environment
  • Demonstrated experience of working in a team environment
  • Demonstrated experience in product development
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems applied in hydraulic and traction elevators
  • Knowledge of elevator codes/regulations of product components
  • 2+ years of elevator design experience
  • 3+ years of elevator design experience, preferred
  • Knowledge of electrical systems applied in hydraulic and traction elevators, preferred

What we offer

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type and years of experience within the industry, education, office location, etc.

 

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, supplemental medical plans, basic life insurance, AD&D, short term and long term disability, optional life and AD&D, optional spouse and dependent life insurance, dependent life insurance, flexible spend account, health savings account, identity theft monitoring, pet insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program, and tuition reimbursement. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Relocation assistance offered for candidates relocating more than 50 miles for this position.

 

Employees will receive 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year. Employees will enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year and 5 paid days of sick leave. Up to six weeks of paid parental leave will be available for use after successful completion of 90-days of full-time employment. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.

 

This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

Additional information

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator or call 1-844-427-5461.

Contact

To apply to a position, please click on the Apply Now button.

For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact
below and include the Job Requisition Number as a reference.

Elevatorjobs.AMS@tkelevator.com

Job details

Posting date:2025/06/09
Experience level:Experienced professionals
Contract limitation:Permanent, Full Time
Work Modality:On Site
Job family:Research and Development and Innovations
Industry:Engineering & urban mobility
Job number:US_901745_ET_TKELECP12271

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Benefits

Health and Safety

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work Life Balance

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and paid time off

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

Onboarding

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

401(k) Plan

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Who we are

With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At TK Elevator, we understand, respect and appreciate that everyone is different. We value everyone as an individual. We believe that when our employees bring their authentic selves to work, and we recognize them as such, we strive to nurture a culture characterized by equal opportunities, mutual trust and respect. At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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