KONE Technology and Innovation Unit (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.
R&D unit in KTI is responsible for developing digital services at KONE. It’s the development engine for our Digital Services such as KONE 24/7 Connected Services, Office Flow and Partnership Ecosystem.
We are looking for a Lead Engineer, Network Solutions to develop and maintain wired and wireless data communication network solutions. You will be part of the Network Solutions team in Hyvinkää, Finland. There’s possibility to work remotely few days a week.
Main responsibilities
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Work together with the team of highly skilled network hardware and software engineers
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Network engineering work related to wired and wireless network solutions, based on commercial and in-house components
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Engineering work consist of requirement management, specifications, hands-on laboratory work, validation, productization, collaborating with vendors and procurement
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Innovate and develop quick prototypes
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Validate networks using variety of test systems in network lab and in test elevators
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Proactive collaboration globally with HW and SW colleagues inside and outside of own organization
To succeed in this role, you have
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BSc or MSc degree for network engineering
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Several years experience with network engineering including hands-on laboratory work
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Deep understanding and experience of wired and wireless technologies, especially microwave link technology
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Strong knowledge and experience on Ethernet, TCP/IP, switching and routing, VLAN, VPN/tunneling, topologies and redundancy, QoS
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Experience from daisy chain network development and validation
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Experience on running legacy data communication over LAN technology
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Cybersecurity knowledge
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Demonstrated ability to work with agile methods
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Fluent in English
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If you think this could be your next inspiring challenge, please submit your application as soon as possible via our Careers-site www.kone.com/jobs latest by May 2nd, 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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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.





