Schindler is one of the world’s leading providers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways. With operations in more than 100 countries and over a billion people transported every day, we design, engineer, maintain and modernize mobility systems that shape urban life. We offer a dynamic, forward‑looking environment that enables our employees to grow, innovate and excel.

Join Schindler as a Senior Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d)
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to strengthen our R&D; Mechanical Engineering team.

In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert , responsible for the design, development and validation of mechanical solutions for elevator systems and components.

You will drive engineering activities from concept through release, provide technical guidance to the team and ensure that solutions meet the highest standards of quality, performance, safety and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders and support the growth of junior engineers through mentoring, knowledge sharing and technical coaching.

Location: Milan, Lombardy, Italy (Hybrid: 1 day/week working from home)

Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will contribute to the development and industrialization of innovative mechanical solutions for elevator products.

Your responsibilities include:

Leading the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies for elevator systems, ensuring compliance with technical, safety and quality requirements

Creating and reviewing 3D models, drawings and engineering documentation using PTC Creo and managing product data within Windchill

Driving technical decision‑making and providing engineering guidance across development projects and design reviews

Performing engineering calculations, tolerance analysis and technical validations to ensure robust and reliable solutions

Supporting product verification, prototyping and testing activities, analyzing results and implementing corrective actions when required

Ensuring design‑to‑cost,



manufacturability, maintainability and serviceability throughout the product lifecycle

Coordinating with cross‑functional teams including R&D;, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality and Supply Chain

Acting as a technical mentor for junior engineers, supporting their development and promoting engineering excellence within the team

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Several years of experience in mechanical design and product development within industrial engineering environments

Advanced proficiency in PTC Creo for 3D modeling, assemblies and detailed engineering design

Strong experience with Windchill and engineering documentation/release processes

Proven experience in technical leadership, coordination of engineering activities and mentoring of less experienced engineers

Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials and manufacturing processes

Experience performing engineering calculations, tolerance analysis and technical problem‑solving

Ability to work effectively within international and cross‑functional teams

Strong communication, decision‑making and stakeholder management skills

High level of self‑motivation, accountability and result orientation

English — Medium to Advanced

Nice to Have Qualifications

Experience in the elevator, escalator or vertical transportation industry

Experience in the design and development of elevator mechanical components

Familiarity with validation testing, FEM analysis and product verification activities

Experience supporting industrialization and manufacturing optimization initiatives

Experience working within global R&D; organizations and international product development projects

Diversity & Inclusion
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability or other protected characteristics.

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