Summer Trainee, Electronics

Descrizione del lavoro:

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 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.

We are now looking for a Summer Trainee, Electronics

to work with Control System and Devices Tribes team in studying and evaluating sensor technologies to be used in Elevator systems. You will be part of Electronics team in Hyvinkää, Finland. Depending on the phase of the work, it is possible also work part of the time remotely.
We are looking for Bachelor's or Masters' student with electrical / electronics studies to work max. for 4 months during May-September 2026, based on availability and preference.
Based on knowledge, skills and interests, it is also possible to make thesis for KONE.

Tasks during the traineeship will include exploring sensor technologies both theoretically and practically. Based on the problem statements, you will be working on experimenting with various sensor technologies and building proof of concepts to evaluate future productization possibilities of the technology. As a summer trainee you will be working together as part of a pair with a fellow summer trainee along with industry experts and get the opportunity to influence the future technologies used in elevators. Any experience with hobby projects involving the use of sensors is a plus.

In order to be successful in this role, you preferably have:

* Bachelor's or Master's student, area: Electronics, Sensors, Electrical
* Good collaboration and communication skills, also in English
* Interest for electronics (e.g. hobby of electronics, embedded programming, experience with Arduino or Raspberry Pi)
* Experience for basic laboratory tools (like oscilloscope)
* Hands-on experience in soldering, building prototypes, circuit simulation
* Fault finding / problem solving skills
* Teamwork skills and ability to learn
* Skills in reading literature and exploring technologies
* Basic programming skills

We offer:
You will be working with highly dynamic teams significantly investing time and effort on how we develop our products and services and solutions. You get a chance to work with and participate in further developing products that are used by billions of users in daily basis. Products that are widely recognized by their quality and innovation.

For further information please contact Prashanth Sivaraman via email prashanth.sivaraman@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 why you are interested in this specific role and submit your CV and application letter together with copy of transcript of studies via our Careers-site www.kone.com/jobs latest on February 20,2026 .

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.

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