Technical Support Engineer - Elevator and Escalator Spare Parts

KONE Elevator India; Chennai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE Elevator India is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to provide spares technical assistance to field teams for elevators, escalators and building doors. You will work with SAP, PDM/PLM and BOM data, identify replacements, and coordinate with R&D for changes.

The role requires a BE in engineering and 1–7 years experience, with strong English communication and independent work ability. On-site Chennai is preferred.

Qualifications

• BE in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 1–7 years of relevant experience.
• Technically sound, detail-oriented and solution-focused for global teamwork.
• Experience with SAP, PDM/PLM and BOM interpretation is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide spares technical support to service technicians/frontlines.
• Identify and suggest material replacements, ensuring quality and safety.
• Support frontlines in material identification based on products.
• Request For Quotations (RFQ) on new material and offering.
• Handle quality feedback and non-conformities with feasible solutions.
• Manage engineering change requests and coordinate with R&D.

Skills

SAP

PDM/PLM

BOM interpretation

O365

SharePoint

Engineering drawings

English communication

Supply chain knowledge

Education

BE in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

ProgeCAD

VariPDM

Adobe tools

SQL

Job description

Technical Support Engineer 1.Company

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 2023, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.0 billion.

2.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 (non-KONE) Tools, personal protective equipment (PPE) and working clothes

3.Why this role?

We are seeking this role to provide technical assistance to field teams and support 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.

4.What will you be doing?

• Provide spares technical support to service technicians/frontlines.
• Identify and suggest material replacements, ensuring quality and safety.
• Support frontlines in material identification based on products.
• Request For Quotations (RFQ) on new material and offering.
• To handle quality feedback and non-conformities, providing feasible solutions.
• Manage engineering change requests and coordinate with R&D.

5.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, material, and master data processes.

6.Preferred Skills:

• Hands-on design experience with Creo, AutoCAD, ProgeCAD
• Field experience in installation and commissioning
• Experience with VariPDM, Adobe tools, and technical documentation
• MS Excel Macros and SQL knowledge are added advantages.

7.Are you the one?

• BE in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering
• 1 to 7 years of relevant experience
• Technically sound, detail-oriented, and solution-focused
• Capable of working in a cross-functional, global team environment
• Self-driven, adaptable, and proactive in solving technical challenges

8.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