Senior Engineer/Engineering Specialist

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2023, we had annual net sales of EUR 10 billion. We employ over 50,000 driven professionals in over 50 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.
 

We are looking for Engineering Specialist/Senior Engineer for ITEC Chennai. Candidate must be willing to work to maximize collaboration with key stakeholders and responsible for Engineering activities globally.

Job Title – Engineering Specialist/Senior Engineer

Responsibilities and key activities

This section includes the responsibilities and key activities that the Supply Line Senior Engineer / Engineering Specialist / Coordinator are either accountable for, or responsible to execute.

Responsibilities and key activities

• Analyses contracts and specifications for equipment and selects the right products for the required solution.
• Designs drawings and/or material lists for the solution
• Takes safety, maintenance and manufacturability aspects into account and designs environmentally sustainable solutions when possible.
• Cost understanding of solutions and components
• Updates order progress to other stakeholders on a timely basis.
• As a member of an engineering team, shares his/her knowledge and skills with colleagues and participates actively in meetings and workshops.
• Works independently on the assigned tasks and delivers the required results on time.
• Applies a customer service mind set.
• Complies and performs according to the Service Level Agreement between SL/FL

Engineering Coordinator

• Performs independent engineering according to instructions or light modifications. The requested solutions are designs according to the contract and specification that the Front Line (FL) has agreed with customers.
• Identifies and selects the components required for the solution and designs the individual components to meet customer specific requirements.
• May act as a local trainer and act as a meeting coordinator, typically in the local responsibility area.

Engineering specialist

As above plus

• Engineers demanding solutions and new configurations without instructions, in a global engineering network. The requested solutions are designs according to the contract and specification that the Front Line (FL) has agreed with customers.
• Identifies and selects the components required for the solution and designs the individual components to meet customer specific requirements.
• Acts as a result provider typically in CR development processes.
• Participates in the global development of engineering.
• Acts as a global trainer.
• Develops engineering & related functions/processes/tools.
• May take a role to run routine leading activities in own area/team.

Senior Engineer

As above plus:

• Manage and create highly demanding solutions in global network. The requested solutions are designs according to the contract and specification that the Front Line (FL) has agreed with customers.
• Identifies and selects the components required for the solution and designs the individual components to meet customer specific requirements.
• Supports R&D as a result provider in CR/PD projects.
• May lead some global development projects of engineering.
• If required is capable of making management decisions in some area(s).
• May be required to act as a substitute leader in own area/team.

Performance measures

Performance measures

• Engineering performance and quality
• Design of cost competitive solutions covering customer requirements
• Quality feedback for engineered orders
• Timeliness and accuracy of engineering accuracy

Competence profile

3.1Behavioural competences 

Detail focused (KONE General Competences) - Checks the details of own work carefully. He/she analyses information in a thorough and detailed way. Spots critical errors that others have overlooked. Identifies important details and ensures that they are correct. Maintains a focus on detail when dealing with routine work

Customer focus (KONE Leadership and general competences) - Is curious about customer’s business and willing to understand their challenges. Take’s customer’s perspective and is prepared to engage to their business. Takes customer complaints seriously and looks for ways to improve customer service. Ensures prompt and efficient service. Thrives to exceed customer’s expectations.

Results focus (KONE General Competences) - Focuses on the end result and avoids distractions. Demonstrates a determined and committed approach to achieving results. Follows tasks and projects through to completion. Consistently delivers results. Sets challenging goals and aims to exceed expectations.

Attention to procedure and guidelines (KONE General Competences) - Values clearly defined procedures and guidelines in work. Easily adapts to rules and supervision. Works in a well-organized manner. Pays sufficient attention to details. Makes plans in line with established procedures and guidelines.

Environmental awareness (KONE general competences) - Demonstrates eco-efficient values in his/her priorities and decisions. Takes pride in promoting sustainable urban development. Gives an example of environmental awareness and values in his/her behavior. Challenges any behavior or actions that contradict with caring for the environment.

Are you the One?

• Minimum 5 years of experience required with Good technical understanding of designs and solutions that meet customer expectations.
• Understands and has knowledge of norms and requirements that are applicable for each project.
• Good designing skills and utilizes latest design/drawing tools and processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of KONE equipment offering, technical design, structure and details and of the technical strengths and limitations of products.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering education
• Skills and knowledge about CAD engineering systems
• Basic office and ERP usage skills
• Good written and spoken English, other languages are benefit.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Career progression and opportunities within a global organization
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
• You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment within Business Services team and KONE Front Line. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded

Click on apply if you have a passion for meeting up with people and a desire to make an impact in the elevator and escalator Industry