Test Manager, R&D Testers + Chapter Lead

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 systems, 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

Test Manager, R&D Testers + Chapter Lead

to be responsible for managing the development and optimization of testing tools and simulators used in hardware testing within our R&D department. This role is for a technical expert who can design effective testing solutions and collaborate with various teams inside the company and suppliers to integrate them into the product development lifecycle. Leading a small team is also part of the role.

You will be part of Global Reliability Laboratory inside shared R&D services of KONE Technology & Innovation in Hyvinkää, Finland. Main focus of the work is on R&D test systems and its management and you will report to the Head of Hardware testing. We have a hybrid model of working with minimum three days in the office per week.

Main responsibilities

-Ownership of R&D tester development

-Developing new/existing platforms together with requesting projects and suppliers

-Budget control and planning together with roadmapping

-Leading a team

We expect you to have

-MSc or BSc degree in relevant field - electrical engineering, automation engineering or similar

-Min. 3 years of experience in R&D or Test Engineering

-Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices

-Disciplined working methods with willingness and ability to work as a member of international team

-Willingness and ability to develop working methods and processes

-Fluent English language skills

-People leading experience is an asset

-Programming and AI skills are an asset

-Willingness to travel is an asset

We offer

We offer possibility to work in our constantly growing, international multi-expertise reliability team. 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.

For additional information, please contact Leena Lehti, Head of Hardware testing by e-mail leena.lehti@kone.com

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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