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Senior Engineer, Modeling and Simulation

Otis Elevator Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, is one of the world's largest manufacturers and maintainers of people moving products, including elevators, escalators, shuttle systems and moving walkways. Headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, USA, Otis employs more than 60,000 people, offers products and services in more than 200 countries and territories and maintains more than 1.5 million elevators and escalators worldwide. So just imagine where we can take you!

Job Responsibilities: Lead the development of CAE tools, specifically in the area of noise and vibration, and deploy them to Otis engineering centers worldwide. Candidate will work as part of a strong core team of engineers that perform modeling and simulation activities in the areas of noise, vibration, system dynamics and motion control. Responsibilities will include:

* Develop and deploy state-of-the-art tools for system noise and vibration modeling, requirements allocation and robust design. Maintain and improve existing toolsets.
* Lead or support modeling activities for elevator and escalator system and component design.
* Work closely with UTC corporate research center on advanced development projects and implement best practices from industry.
* Teach, train and mentor fellow engineers and technicians in the Otis organization.
* Some international travel to Otis Engineering Centers expected.

Education:
MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Acoustics required. PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Acoustics preferred.

Experience/Qualifications:
* 5+ years industrial experience in a product development setting with acoustics/noise control focus. This may be reduced for extremely strong candidates.
* Strong working experience with commercial noise modeling tools and MATLAB. Preferred candidate will have experience with AutoSEA (or VA One) and Ansys (or similar commercial FEA tool). Experience with Sysnoise (or Virtual.Lab) is a plus.
* Strong hands-on experience with NV test methods and spectral analysis, including measurement of sound intensity and sound power.
* Self driven individual with strong teaming and communication skills.
* Must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Note: Business travel approximately 10%.
Submit resume on our careers website at www.otiscareers.com and be sure to visit us at www.otis.com to learn more about our company.

Posted 03/10/08

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