Lead Engineer, Machine Sensors

KONE; Hyvinkää; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

International collaboration

Job summary

KONE in Hyvinkää, Finland is seeking a Lead Engineer for Machine Sensors to take technical ownership of sensor technologies across their lifecycle. You will drive innovation, evaluate new sensing concepts, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.

The role focuses on reliability, energy efficiency, and digital services, with hybrid work and regular office visits.

You will work within the Machines & Drives Tribe at KONE Technology & Innovation, contributing to future sensing strategies.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience with electronics, signal processing and sensor technologies.
• Hands-on experience with motion/position/velocity sensors.
• Understanding of sensor data acquisition and embedded software interfaces.
• Experience leading technical development projects across stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; collaborative in international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and lifecycle management of machine sensing solutions.
• Drive sensor-related R&D and innovation with internal and external partners.
• Evaluate and introduce new sensor technologies for future KONE products.
• Coordinate supplier-driven sensor changes through the product lifecycle.
• Define technical requirements and verify sensor performance.
• Analyze data and field feedback to drive improvements and investigations.
• Plan sensor verification, testing and documentation activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers on development roadmaps and qualifications.
• Support manufacturing, sourcing and quality on sensor topics.
• Provide technical support to field operations and other engineering teams.
• Contribute to future sensing strategies and digital initiatives.

Skills

Sensor technology

Embedded systems

Signal processing

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Job description

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.

Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable.

Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. KONE’s vision is to create the Best People Flow experience by providing ease, effectiveness and experience to our customers and users.

In line with our strategy, Sustainable Success with Customers, we will focus on increasing the value we create for customers with new intelligent solutions and embed sustainability even deeper across all of our operations.

By closer collaboration with customers and partners, KONE will increase the speed of bringing new services and solutions to the market.

At KONE Technology and Innovation (KTI), we are imagining and creating the future of People Flow, combining the physical and digital worlds to make cities smarter and everyday journeys better.

We are now looking for a Lead Engineer, Machine Sensors to join our Machines & Drives Tribe in Hyvinkää, Finland. In this role, you will take technical ownership of machine-related sensor technologies throughout their lifecycle. Sensors play an increasingly important role in enabling intelligent products, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making. You will drive sensor-related innovation, evaluate and introduce new technologies, collaborate with suppliers, and support product development, manufacturing, quality, and field operations. You will contribute to the development of sensing solutions that improve product reliability, safety, energy efficiency, and sustainability. By transforming physical measurements into actionable information, sensors form a key foundation for future connected products and digital services. You will be part of the Machines & Drives Tribe within KONE Technology & Innovation and work closely with sourcing, manufacturing, quality, field support, suppliers, and other KONE technology teams.

You will report to the Product Owner and receive technical and professional support from the Chapter Lead. The position is located in Hyvinkää, Finland. We have a hybrid working model, and the nature of the work requires regular visits to the office, laboratory, and factory.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the development and lifecycle management of machine-related sensing solutions and components
• Drive sensor-related R&D and innovation activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Evaluate, validate, and introduce new sensor technologies supporting future KONE products and services
• Assess and manage supplier-driven component and sensor changes throughout the product lifecycle
• Define technical requirements and verify sensor performance against application needs
• Analyze measurement data and field feedback to support product improvements and root-cause investigations
• Plan and coordinate sensor verification, testing, and documentation activities
• Collaborate closely with suppliers on product development, qualifications, and technology roadmaps
• Support manufacturing, sourcing, and quality organizations in sensor-related topics
• Provide technical expertise and support for field operations, service organizations, and other engineering teams
• Contribute to future sensing technology strategies, digitalization initiatives, and intelligent machine solutions

The ideal candidate will have

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Signal Processing, or a related field
• Strong practical experience in electronics, signal processing, and sensor technologies
• Experience with motion feedback sensors such as encoders, position sensors, speed sensors, or similar technologies
• Understanding of sensor data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation
• Good understanding of embedded systems and sensor-related software interfaces
• Experience leading technical development projects or coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in international and multidisciplinary teams

Considered an advantage

• Experience with industrial automation, motion control, robotics, drives, or elevator applications
• Knowledge of embedded software and sensor communication interfaces
• Experience in sensor qualification, verification, and reliability testing
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, Simulink, or similar engineering tools
• Experience working with component suppliers and external development partners
• Understanding of condition monitoring, diagnostics, or predictive maintenance solutions
• Knowledge of acoustics, vibration measurement, or machine health monitoring
• Experience with functional safety and reliability engineering

What we offer

We offer a unique opportunity to work with world-class machine technologies in a global engineering organization. In this role, you will have end-to-end ownership of sensor technologies, from innovation and supplier collaboration to product development and lifecycle support. You will work closely with experts from R&D, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and field operations while contributing to future products and digital capabilities across KONE. In addition, we offer excellent opportunities for professional development, technical growth, and international collaboration.

For additional information please contact Jani Takala Product Manager, Chapter Lead, Drives [e-mail].

Want to join the #PeopleFlow?

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://kone.com/global/en/careers.html At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.