KONE moves two billion people every day.  As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we employ over 60,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared purpose, to shape the future of cities. In 2024, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.1 billion.

KONE has consistently been featured on Forbes list of World's Best Innovative Companies, World's Best Employers & World's Largest Public Companies.  At KONE, we believe in teamwork and a work culture where everyone can be who they are. This is exactly what makes us strong and successful.

Why this role?

Innovation Specialist masters an engineering area of expertise as SME, ensuring best-in-class competence and deliverables on own specific technological area. The role operate both in New Product Development and in Product Change management, across all business lines.

What will you be doing?

General

Responsible for technical consultancy and deliverables over specific domain, and over given timeframe, fulfilling requirements and specification received

Technical expertise

Responsible for the technical output of given task assignment. Ensure to explore solution alternatives to carry out tasks.Responsible for the quality of such output and for defining and executing proper verification and validation plan Accountable for future-proofness of deliverables from own specialty point of view.

Ways of working

Accountable for selecting suitable process, methods, tools etc. on specific competence area in order to ensure deliverable meeting stakeholder requirementsEnsure to explore any solution alternative to carry out taskResponsible that own output is properly documented

Develop capabilities

Specialists ensure best practices and know-how are shared across the teamsSpecialists create proposal for engineering tools & process improvement or new development

Are you the one?

M.Sc., B.Sc. or equivalent knowledge level in engineering / computer science2-3 years of experience in similar roleBasic knowledge of ML/AI/Gen AI and its applications/limitations, data analytics, cloud architecture and related technologies, design thinkingPassion and experience in prototyping, both in software and hardware (electrical/electronic)Good understanding of system integration aspectsKnowledge and experience of 3D printing is a plusKnowledge of Python is a plusKnowledge of applicable patents on the specific subject matter expertiseKnowledge of applicable design toolsSpecific skills on own specialty area, if any

What’s On Offer

Career progression in opportunities within a global organizationTotal reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to workComprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skillsYou are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded

 

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent and Culture team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture – KONE Corporation.

 

KONE is proudly ranked as World's Best Employers in Forbes magazine and to be named one of Singapore’s Best Employers by The Straits Times and Statista for the third consecutive year in 2025!

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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