Engineer, Electronics

KONE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE Electronics is seeking an Engineer - Electronics to design, test, and implement electronic systems within a global R&D environment. You will work on analog and digital circuitry, PCB layouts, and embedded hardware with cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines.

The role requires 2–5 years of electronics design or testing experience, a relevant engineering degree, and hands-on proficiency with common EDA tools such as Cadence, Altium, Zuken, and LTSPICE.

Qualifications

• HDLC expertise across the hardware development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with IEC, IPC, EN, CSA hardware standards.
• Experience with PCB design using common EDA tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of analog and digital electronic circuits.
• Do designs with KONE Electronics Design Automation tools or any popular EDA tools in the industry.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electronic hardware and embedded systems.
• Prepare technical documentation, schematics, and test reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers.
• Conduct component selection and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Participate in prototype development and field testing

Skills

HDLC

PCB design

Analog & digital design

Microcontroller design

Signal integrity

EMI/EMC standards

Communication protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical/Communication/Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Cadence OrCAD/Allegro

Zuken Cadstar

Zuken CR8000

Altium

CAM350

Cadence OrCAD PSPICE

LTSPICE

SI/PI

Job description

KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, making people's journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In a world where cities are constantly evolving and more and more people choose to live in them, we at KONE stand with one clear aim: to shape the future of cities. We make urban life more vibrant and livable. And we do it by enabling safe, sustainable, and effortless people flow for all. We help cities leave a positive mark on the planet - for the next century and beyond. We shape the future of cities.

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

Why this role?

We are seeking for an Engineer - Electronics supports the design, testing, and implementation of electronic systems and components. This role involves hands‑on work with circuit design, embedded systems, and electronic testing, under the guidance of Chief Design Engineers. Ideal for candidates with foundational knowledge in electronics and a drive to innovate.

What will you be doing?

Assist in the design and development of analog and digital electronic circuits.

Doing designs with KONE Electronics Design Automation tools or any popular EDA tools in the industry

Support testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electronic hardware and embedded systems.

Prepare technical documentation, schematics, and test reports.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers.

Conduct component selection and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Participate in prototype development and field testing

Required Skills:

• Expertise in Hardware Development Life Cycle (HDLC)
• Familiar with European & American codes for hardware design (IEC, IPC, EN and CSA etc).
• Knowledge in Board design on Power supply topologies, Analog Design, Digital design, microprocessor and Microcontroller based design, Memory Interfaces.
• Good Knowledge in component selection based on requirements.
• Sound Knowledge on communication protocols like RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, USB, ETHERNET, CAN etc
• Knowledge to EMI, EMC standards & DFM, DFT
• Knowledge in RF fundamental for design.
• Knowledge to PCB Design & Simulation tools for Circuit design and analysis.
• Knowledge on Signal Integrity & Power Integrity analysis

Are you the one?

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical/Communication/Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in electronics design or testing (internships included).
• Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence OrCad/Allegro, Zuken Cadstar, Zuken CR8000, Altium, CAM350, Cadence OrCAD PSPICE, LTSPICE, SI/PI, DFx etc... for Schematics and Layout design
• Familiarity / Basic Hands on with Lab Equipments - MSO/DSO, Logic analyser, Thermal, High end Power supplies etc...
• Problem solving skills, Self Learning attitude, Self driven, Good Communication, Innovative, Analytical & Presentation skills.

What do we offer?

Development and growth opportunities within a global organization.

Warm and friendly international working environment, covering

Being part of an industry leader in sustainability.

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 ena