KONE Technology and Innovation (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 shape the future of the industry with new technologies and sustainable innovations.

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. 

We are now looking for a

Summer Trainee, Testing Engineer (Reliability Laboratory, Material and Failure Analysis and Environmental Testing)

to join the Testing and analysis-team in KONE Reliability Laboratory located in Hyvinkää, Finland. In this position you will be part of the team in charge of Material and Failure analysis and Environmental testing of elevator and escalator components.

We are looking for a student with ongoing studies to work for maximum of 4 months between May and September 2025, based on availability and preference.

Main duties

-Participates actively in material and failure analysis cases

-Prepare samples for analysis

-Analyze samples visually and with microscopes

-Perform climate tests for components and material samples

-Participates in building of test setups

-Perform material tests for studied materials

-Write test reports

-Maintain laboratory test equipment

We expect you to have

-Relevant ongoing technical studies (Material engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical engineering materials, Corrosion, or other similar relevant fields)

-Prompt and accurate way of working, with safety first attitude

-Team-player and hands-on attitude

-Good communication skills in English

-Previous experience from laboratory- work (from studies or work) is considered as a plus

We offer

We can offer strong support in your personal growth and global opportunities for future career development at KONE. We believe in inspiring, engaging and developing our people.

For further information please contact Test Expert & Chapter Lead, Material & Failure Analysis Heini Pylväläinen heini.pylvalainen@kone.com

Want to join the #PeopleFlow?

If you think this could be an inspiring challenge for the summer, please tell more about yourself, your availability during the summer and which role you’d be interested in and why and submit your CV and application letter together with copy of transcript of studies via our Careers-site www.kone.com/jobs latest on Jan 31st, 2025.

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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 www.kone.com/careers