KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers. Not only do we provide highly competitive salaries, company vehicles for specific roles, and world-class benefits for our salaried employees - we also pride ourselves on our culture and principles. Innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and ethical business practices are just some of the pillars that we use to define our own success. Come join our family in KONE Americas to be a part of something big!
As Associate Test Engineer, you will be responsible for:
JOB DUTIES:
Support Production Testers to provide Business Continuity
Provide additional Troubleshooting expertise to test technicians.
Document issues in production and create root cause corrective actions.
Identify upstream locations where errors occur and propose Poka-yoke process improvements
Continuous Improvement Mentality / Zero defect Culture
Monitor test station productivity (time-based process requirements)
Execute and Document Productivity Improvements
Execute First Pass Yield continuous improvement tasks
Tester Maintenance
Review top 3 tester downtime causes per month and propose, execute and document countermeasures and corrective actions.
Develop and Execute Tester Maintenance program.
Review / Update Drawings to support documentation accuracy
Leading / Teaching Test Technicians
Provide Training to testers on best practices and system knowledge to promote development in test team.CR Implementation
Execute manufacturing Testing Tasks for CR milestones.
Provide Support to Prototype and Pilot Orders
CR Implementation
Execute manufacturing Testing Tasks for CR milestones.
Provide Support to Prototype and Pilot Orders
Additional Responsibilities:
Complete Quality CIT assignments
Support Quality Audits
Supporting EVC process issues
HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s in science in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology
Education Equivalent Work Experience (7-10 Years working in a manufacturing environment as a tester with troubleshooting responsibilities)
With Degree - 0-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Non-Degreed - 7-10 Years working in a manufacturing environment
Required:
Electrical System Trouble Shooting (working with an Volt / Amp Meter)
Electrical Drawing Read / Write / Edit Capability
24vdc/ 120vac / 240vac / 208vac / 480vac / 400vac (Europe) circuit understanding
Relay Logic Experience
Preferred:
Elevator system / code knowledge
Electrical Data Collection (i.e. PicoScope)
C# / C++ Programing a plus
Continuous Improvement Mentality / Zero defect Culture
Hi-pot Test Experience
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
Annual Base Pay Range:
The hiring range for this role is $77,040.00 – $105,930.00 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 Bonus plan at 5% Target Incentive 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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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers
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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 https://careers.kone.com/en/
Skills Required
- Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology
- 0-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
- Electrical System Trouble Shooting
- Electrical Drawing Read / Write / Edit Capability
- Circuit understanding (24vdc, 120vac, etc.)
- Relay Logic Experience
- Electrical Data Collection experience
- C# / C++ Programming
Kone Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kone and has not been reviewed or approved by Kone.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles and markets, with field positions sometimes benefiting from overtime and strong union scales. Feedback suggests base compensation is often a relative positive even when other factors vary.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs, including 401(k) and in some regions pension or annuity structures, are consistently highlighted as strong. Feedback suggests these elements meaningfully enhance the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage is viewed as comprehensive, commonly including medical, dental, and vision options. Feedback suggests a global well‑being framework and EAP resources further reinforce health-related support.
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What We Do
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
