Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.
JOB OVERVIEW
We're seeking an Engineer 2 - R&D to support realizing KONE ideas and Research & Development projects into finalized designs. This role focuses upon innovative and competitive solutions for new Elevator & Escalator products or components in line with KONE Solution Creation Processes and Guidelines. Additionally, this role is responsible for assisting the Product Change Manager (PCM) with executing problem solving actions to respond quickly to urgent business unit needs, analyzing change requests, and creating detailed proposals of changes in specific technology areas related to component design, strength calculations, tool and systems, and layout drawings system behavior. This role comes with the authority to influence proposing justified design ideas/solutions to problems to work on, project planning and how own work is organized, effective ways of using one's own time, and effective ways of using tools.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES:
Develop technical and visual design concepts for electrical and electromechanical systems, using industry-standard CAD and simulation tools
Prepare detailed design proposals and documentation in response to product specifications, customer requirements, or system performance targets.
Generate and evaluate innovative design ideas, conducting feasibility analyses and presenting recommendations for concept selection.
Prototype, test, and refine design concepts to validate functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
Finalize designs by completing schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical drawings ready for production release
Verify and document compliance with relevant standards, safety regulations, and certification requirements (UL, CSA, NEC) Elevator standards like A17.1 and A17.7 are a plus
Create/maintain and provide correct design data for project & stakeholder collaboration
Ensure that all product data such as component specifications, bill of materials (BOM), and configuration details are correctly integrated within the product model.
Prepare and maintain technical drawings and documentation packages in compliance with company standards, ensuring traceability and version control throughout the design lifecycle.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and testing) to ensure design data consistency and accessibility.
Develop capability
Identify and propose performance improvement opportunities in both design processes and engineering tools, leveraging knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies
Collaborate with team to evaluate, test, and integrate new tools, methods, or automation approaches that drive continuous improvement.
Apply process optimization techniques to enhance design efficiency, accuracy, and product reliability
HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
B.Sc. in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering – can consider industries: Telecommunications, look for peripheral skillset
Minimum 2 Years of design work experience (flexible to consider strong candidates that have recently completed relevant internships)
Candidate Profile: We are seeking a talented engineer with strong theoretical and practical design skills in both analog and digital circuits. The ideal candidate will be adept at interpreting schematics, PCB layouts, and component selection, while applying design-for-reliability principles. Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools such as Creo or SolidWorks is required. This role involves close collaboration with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and global R&D groups to capture product requirements and define specifications. You will actively participate in design reviews, root cause analysis, and develop test and validation plans. A solid understanding of EMC/EMI compliance and electrical standards (UL, CSA, FCC) is essential, along with basic knowledge of embedded systems and project management concepts. Experience with PCBAs and electrical systems development is highly desirable, as is familiarity with collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, and PLM systems.
About KONE
At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation
We value your authentic self.
Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation
We care about the communities where we live and work.
Just some of our many benefits include:
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedule
Opportunities to learn and grow
401K Employer Match
401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
Well-being Program
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Family & Medical Leave
Parental Leave
Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
Buy-Up Long-term Disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Insurance
KONE Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
This role has been categorized as a remote position. Remote employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in any location within the area of the role’s scope of responsibility.
The national hiring range for this role is $84,400.00 – $116,050.00 USD. The compensation package offered will depend on their ability to meet the requirements of the role and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.
Variable Compensation
KONE Annual 50/50 Bonus plan based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!
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KONE 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, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers