Careers at KONE

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Have you heard of KONE Technology and Innovation (KTI)? It's where we combine the physical world – escalators and elevators – with smart and connected digital systems. We have strong R&D roots and are committed to providing our customers with new experiences, new business models, and new services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in our global end-to-end development teams.

Get to know more about KONE Technology and Innovation

KONE as an employer

As the world’s cities grow more complex, moving easily and safely becomes even more important. At KONE, we work together to make cities better places to live. Creating urban flow requires talent and ambition. Put yourself in the driver’s seat. Your career is a journey, and how you travel makes a difference.

WHAT WE DO

KONE is an innovative leader in the elevator and escalator industry. Our job is to improve the flow of urban life in a sustainable way. We do this by providing innovative solutions and services for our customers around the world.

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

We believe KONE is a great place to work. We offer inspiring and engaging job opportunities and support professional growth and development.

At KONE we are dedicated to

IMPROVING URBAN LIFE

As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we develop solutions that help people move around cities and the buildings in them safely, efficiently and smoothly. As a KONE employee, your work helps to improve the quality of urban life.

GROWING TOGETHER

We believe strong leadership, a common set of values and dedicated employees are what make us successful.

WINNING TOGETHER

Our aim is to exceed our customers’ expectations. We do this by working together as a diverse and strong team of professionals across the globe.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

TOTAL REWARD OFFERING

We believe our employees are key to our success and our Total Reward is the combination of what we offer you at KONE.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

The ability to adapt to the trends that have shaped urbanization has been a result of our products, services and employees. In our multicultural working environment you can gain experience that is valued worldwide.

WELL-BEING PROGRAM

Employee well-being means being physically, mentally and socially healthy. In the context of your work and career it is about leading a balanced life.

Meet our people

ALAIN PIGUET

Trappes, France

Customer Experience and Marketing Director

Started at KONE: 1998

"I have had the opportunities to work at different positions in France and Finland. There is a wide diversity of job positions at KONE, which is extremely good for enhancing your own competencies."

JONNE VAINOLA

Hyvinkää, Finland

Assembler

Started at KONE: 2005

"At KONE, we are helping people to move from place to place. It is especially important for the elderly and people with limited mobility that they, too, can move about easily."

LUIS GARCIA

Madrid, Spain

Key Account Manager

Started at KONE: 2008

"After the successful six months in KONE’s International Trainee Program (ITP), I was given the opportunity to continue my global career. KONE has supported my career plans and encouraged me to reach my goals."

KEITH GORRINGE

Sydney, Australia

Service Technician

Started at KONE: 2004

"My dad had worked with KONE for 45 years at retirement so I recognized it as a good place to work when seeking opportunities in Australia. One of the things that make KONE a great place to work is the friendly team environment. I get good support from colleagues and they are always there to give an extra hand or a call."

JOSÉ MANUEL UPEGUI

Bogotá, Colombia

Senior Account Executive and Project Manager

Started at KONE: 1991

"I have been working in my dream job since day one. KONE is an ethical company, which is very important to me. It focuses on the things that really count: customers, safety, good products, installation and service."

SASCHA BROZEK

Espoo, Finland

Senior Vice President, Major Projects

Started at KONE : 2014

"The most enjoyable aspect of my work are the people, new projects and the international nature of my job. I have the chance to work and meet with people from all around the globe."

JUDI BLAKE

Espoo, Finland

Safety Manager

Started at KONE: 2002

"Safety at KONE is part of what we do everyday. We have safety as the highest priority on our agenda. The aspects that I most enjoy about working in safety is actually making a difference and knowing that we are working towards everyone going home safe every day."