Lead Engineer, Machine Sensors (Hybrid)

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

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.