Company:

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 a highly skilled Senior Test Engineer with strong expertise in LabVIEW and NI TestStand development. The role will focus on the development, validation, and maintenance of automated test systems for elevator and escalator products across global manufacturing units. The ideal candidate will possess a solid technical foundation, hands-on experience in test automation, and a proactive approach to improving production quality and efficiency.

What will you be doing?

Test Development & Validation :
- Design, develop, and validate automated test sequences based on defined test specifications.
- Implement scalable and modular test architectures using LabVIEW frameworks.
Test System & Fixture Development

Collaborate closely with R&D and project teams to design and develop test fixtures and automated test systems.
Ensure test solutions meet functional, performance, and manufacturing requirements.

Production Support & Yield Improvement

Continuously monitor production yield and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
Drive failure analysis and provide timely resolutions for production issues.

Issue Resolution & Debugging

Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by factories and suppliers.
Support migration and validation of legacy test systems to modern platforms.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Generate reports and dashboards for test data analysis and KPI tracking.
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality results and documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work in collaboration with global teams across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
Support deployment and standardization of test processes across sites.

Required Skills:

Test Automation Expertise
- Strong experience in LabVIEW development .
- Hands-on experience with NI TestStand , including sequence development (parallel/batch), and step types.
Hardware & Instrumentation

Experience in integrating hardware using VISA, GPIB, RS-232, TCP/IP protocols.
Strong knowledge of NI PXI/PXIe systems, DAQmx, and platforms.
Proficiency in controlling instruments such as DMMs, oscilloscopes and power supplies.

Software & Tools

Proficiency in source control tools (Git) for version management.
Familiarity with debugging and migration of legacy systems (LabVIEW/TestStand/VB).

Analytical Skills
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques such as Six Sigma, Gage R&R, and Cpk analysis.
Hardware Debugging
- Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot using instruments like oscilloscopes and multimeters.
Certifications
- NI certifications such as CLAD or CTD are highly preferred.

Preferred Skills:

Proven experience in LabVIEW and TestStand-based test system design and development.

Domain knowledge in elevator/escalator systems is an advantage.
Familiarity with KONE products, processes, or similar industrial environments.
Ability to work effectively in multicultural and global teams.
Willingness to travel as required.

Are you the one?

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ECE/E&I/CSE/EEE)
5 - 7 years of Relevant experience
Good Debugging and Analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to procedure and guidelines.

What do we offer?

Development and growth opportunities within a global organization.
Warm and friendly international working environment
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 enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/