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.
Our common goal at KONE is to keep the end users safe and people flow uninterrupted. KONE moves 2 billion people every day and that means our services can really make cities better places to live.
We are now looking for a

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

-Technical Leadership: Lead the technical design of connectivity systems for elevators and escalators, ensuring seamless integration between edge devices and cloud services.
-Telecommunication Expertise: Serve as the go-to expert on 4G, 5G, and emerging telecommunication technologies.
-Network Communication: Architect, select, and manage communication protocols over cellular and wired networks to deliver cost-effective, high-quality systems.
-Innovation and Upgradation : Stay updated with the latest advancements in telecommunication technologies and implement upgrades to enhance system performance.
-Vendor and Operator Selection : Drive the evaluation and selection of telecom operators for our IoT needs, considering both technical and commercial aspects.
-Troubleshooting and Commissioning: Actively troubleshoot and resolve customer issues, learn from these experiences, and roadmap improvements for new products to enhance usability and ease of installation.
-Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, product management, and customer service, to ensure success.
-Documentation and Compliance : Ensure all connectivity systems comply with industry standards and regulations.

IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

-Technical Expertise : In-depth knowledge of telecommunication systems, and other external communication systems. Ideally you have some experience on both software and hardware side.
-Problem-Solving : Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve complex technical issues.

-Innovation : Ability to stay abreast of technological advancements and implement innovative solutions.

• Background in technology companies working with large-scale agile product development.

-Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders and document technical processes.
-Leadership : Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor junior team members and manage subcontractors even if they don’t report to you.
-Commercial Acumen : Some understanding of commercial aspects related to telecommunication, including vendor and operator selection.