Summer Trainee, R&D Engineer, Drives / Power Electronics

KONE Technology and Innovation (KTI) is where the magic happens at KONE. It's where we combine the physical world – escalators and elevators – with smart and connected digital systems. We are changing and improving the way billions of people move within buildings every day. We are on a mission to expand and develop new digital solutions that are based on emerging technologies.

KONE R&D brings together top talent from different disciplines into an industry-leading product and technology organization. We thrive in solving complex customer challenges, connecting legacy with the latest technologies, across hardware and software engineering. In fact, roughly half of our R&D roles are in software. Agile ways of working mean that we are better able to meet our customers’ rapidly evolving needs for speed and innovation, in a global environment.

We are now looking for a

Summer Trainee, R&D Engineer, Drives / Power Electronics

to work with KONE elevator drives product development projects with positive and enthusiastic attitude towards electrical engineering and power electronics. KONE drive team innovates, designs and maintains industry-leading electrical drives, motors and brakes.

We are looking for a student with ongoing studies (2-5 year student) to work for 3-4 months between May and September 2025, based on availability and preference.

You will be part of international multi-expertise R&D drives team in KONE R&D in Hyvinkää, Finland. Work tasks will be related to testing and development of electrical drives and test systems in the laboratory environment. There are opportunities also in Drive SW and test automation development. You will contribute to something that team has ongoing at a time and tailored for your skills and interests. Remote working possibilities are limited due to the nature of the work.

In order to be successful in this role, you preferably have

• Ability to work independently and accurately with disciplined working methods.

• Knowledge and passion for electronics, power electronics or AC drives

• Hands on experience of measuring and testing of electronics is and asset

• Electronics and microcontroller related hobbies are an asset

• Working language is English, other language skills are an asset

We offer 

You will be working with highly dynamic teams significantly investing time and effort on how we develop our products and services and solutions. You get a chance to work with and participate in further developing products that are used by billions of users in daily basis. This also provides individual learning opportunities. We have a relaxed atmosphere where respect of the individual has high importance. Products that are widely recognized by their quality and innovation.

For further information please contact Jani Takala, Product Manager, Chapter Lead, Drives, tel. +358 40 669 3962 or email jani.takala@kone.com

Want to join the #PeopleFlow?

If you think this could be an inspiring challenge for the summer, please tell more about yourself, your availability during the summer and why you are interested in this specific role and submit your CV and application letter together with copy of transcript of studies via our Careers-site www.kone.com/jobs latest on January 31st, 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.

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