Senior Machine Sensor Engineer – End-to-End Ownership

KCC KONE Elevators Co. Ltd; Finland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE Technology and Innovation in Hyvinkää, Finland, is seeking a Lead Engineer, Machine Sensors to own sensor technologies across their lifecycle. You will drive sensor innovation, evaluate new technologies, collaborate with suppliers, and support product development, manufacturing, quality and field operations.

You will contribute to reliability, safety, energy efficiency and sustainability, turning physical measurements into actionable information for future connected products and digital

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Sensor technologies

Signal processing

Embedded systems

Data acquisition

Team leadership

International collaboration

Education

M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Signal Processing

Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Signal Processing

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

KONE Technology and Innovation in Hyvinkää, Finland, is seeking a Lead Engineer, Machine Sensors to own sensor technologies across their lifecycle. You will drive sensor innovation, evaluate new technologies, collaborate with suppliers, and support product development, manufacturing, quality and field operations.

You will contribute to reliability, safety, energy efficiency and sustainability, turning physical measurements into actionable information for future connected products and digital