Engineer/ Senior Engineer - Listing

Kone México; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking an engineering professional in Chennai to define elevator system solutions, lead BOM development, and design material lists prioritizing safety and reliability. The role requires strong communication, 3–10 years of experience, and a hands-on approach to ensure quality and timely delivery.

You will collaborate across teams, participate in design reviews, and uphold contractual requirements while driving continuous improvement and sustainable design choices.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• 3 to 10 years of experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer- service mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical specifications and customer requirements to define optimal elevator system solutions and select appropriate equipment and components.
• Lead the development, validation, and optimization of BOMs with accuracy and compliance to contracts and technical requirements.
• Design detailed material lists and engineering solutions prioritizing safety, reliability, manufacturability, and lifecycle performance.
• Apply BOM knowledge to support standardization, modularization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Incorporate sustainable design principles and materials where feasible, aligning with sustainability goals.
• Ensure SLA compliance between Service Line and Front Line and update stakeholders on progress and risks.

Skills

Verbal & email communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Excel macros

Job description

Education with Specializationà B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/ Electrical Engineering Experienceà3 to 10 Years experience

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze technical specifications and customer requirements to define optimal elevator system solutions and select appropriate equipment and components.
• Lead the development, validation, and optimization of comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOM), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Design detailed material lists and engineering solutions with strong consideration for safety, reliability, manufacturability, maintenance, and lifecycle performance.
• Apply advanced BOM knowledge to support standardization, modularization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Incorporate environmentally sustainable design principles and materials whenever feasible, aligning with corporate and regulatory sustainability goals.
• Demonstrate strong cost awareness by evaluating component and solution costs, identifying optimization opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Perform independent engineering activities, including design adaptations and light modifications, in accordance with agreed contracts and specifications established by the Front Line (FL).
• Identify, select, and engineer components to meet customer-specific requirements while ensuring system compatibility and performance.
• Ensure full compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLA) between Service Line (SL) and Front Line (FL).
• Proactively update order status, engineering progress, and risks to relevant stakeholders in a timely and transparent manner.
• Clarifies with relevant stakeholders incase of unclear requirements during BOM creation.
• Act as a technical reference within the engineering team, sharing expertise, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Participate actively in cross-functional meetings, workshops, and design reviews, contributing to technical decision-making and problem resolution.
• Work independently with a high level of ownership, delivering assigned engineering tasks on time and to required quality standards.
• Apply a strong customer-service mindset, ensuring solutions meet or exceed customer expectations while adhering to contractual commitments.

Required Technical, Tools / Software Knowledge:

• Knowledge in AUTOCAD
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office tools
• Knowledge in Excel macros
• Soft Skill undefined
• Good Verbal & Email communication in English a

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.