Technical Support Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Growth & learning opportunities

Sustainability focus

Employee engagement initiatives

Job summary

KONE is seeking a technically skilled professional to support global spare parts operations. You will manage material data, assist frontline teams, and ensure accurate BOM interpretation for elevator, escalator and door products.

Candidate should have BE in mechanical/electrical/electronics and 1–5 years’ experience, with strong MS Office, CAD tools, and data-management capabilities. This role is based in an on-site Chennai region and offers growth within a global leader.

Qualifications

• Requires BE in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics with 1–5 years of experience.
• Strong SAP, PDM/PLM and BOM interpretation skills.
• Familiarity with Elevator, Escalator and Building Door products; proficiency in MS 365 & drawing tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist field teams with accurate material identification.
• Maintain Material Master Data and Product Data.
• Create new materials and manage BOMs.

Skills

SAP

PDM/PLM

BOM interpretation

Elevator/Escalator knowledge

O365/SharePoint

Engineering drawing tools

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

ProgeCAD

VariPDM

Adobe tools

Job description

KONE

Did you know KONE moves two billion people every day? As a global leader in the Elevator and Escalator industry, we employ over 60,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide, joined together by a shared purpose: to shape the future of cities. In 2024, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.0 billion.

About GSS

Global Spares Supply (GSS) provides all the spares, tools and field support that are needed to perform maintenance that exceeds our customer's expectations. Cost effectively and on-time. Quality spare parts for Elevators, Escalators and Automatic Building Doors KONE parts, commercial parts, strategic parts & competitor parts Tools, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and working clothes Supply Chain solutions and delivery management.

Why this role?

We are seeking this role to provide technical assistance to field teams and support on the lifecycle of elevator, escalator, and building door products. This role combines hands‑on technical knowledge with digital tools and data management to drive efficiency, ensure material data quality, and deliver high‑quality spare technical solutions across global operations.

What will you be doing?

• Assist Frontlines with accurate material identification.
• Maintain and manage Material Master Data / Product Data.
• Experienced in new material creations and BOM Management
• Conduct material replacement studies, ensuring functionality, quality, and safety.
• Perform physical material identification against existing material databases.
• Offer spare parts technical support to service technicians and frontline teams.
• Handle Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes for new and existing materials.
• Execute tasks assigned by the Team Leader or Manager effectively.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of SAP, PDM/PLM systems, and BOM interpretation Familiarity with Elevator, Escalator and Building Door products Proficiency in O365, SharePoint, and engineering drawing tools Effective communication in English and ability to work independently Understanding of supply chain, materials and master data.

Preferred Skills

Hands‑on design experience with Creo, AutoCAD, ProgeCAD Field experience in installation and commissioning Experience with VariPDM, Adobe tools, and technical documentation

Are you the one?

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics 1 to 5 years of relevant experience Technically detail-oriented, and solution-focused Capable of working in a cross-functional, global team environment Self-driven, adaptable, and proactive in solving technical challenges

What do we offer?

• A collaborative and dynamic work culture with a focus on development and innovation
• Being part of an industry leader in providing quality spare parts and maintenance solutions.
• Collaborative and diverse work culture with strong growth and learning potential
• 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.