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, Control Codes and System
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 Control codes and Systems team in Hyvinkää, Finland. Depending on the phase of the work, it is possible also to work part of the time remotely.
We are looking for a Bachelor's or Master's level student in electrical or electronics engineering to join us for a traineeship of up to four months during May-September 2026, depending on your availability and preference.
If the match is right, it is also possible to complete your thesis at KONE.
During the traineeship, you will explore sensor technologies both theoretically and through hands-on experimentation. Guided by problem statements, you will test different sensor solutions and build proof‑of‑concepts to evaluate their potential for future productization. You will work in pairs with another summer trainee and collaborate closely with industry experts, offering you a unique opportunity to influence the future technologies used in elevators. Any experience from hobby projects involving sensors is considered an advantage.
To succeed in this role, we hope you have:
- Bachelor's or Master's level studies in Electronics, Sensors or Electrical Engineering
- Good collaboration and communication skills, including proficiency in English
- Genuine interest in electronics (e.g., electronics as a hobby, embedded programming, Arduino or Raspberry Pi experience)
- Basic familiarity with laboratory tools (such as an oscilloscope)
- Hands-on experience in soldering, building prototypes and performing circuit simulations
- Fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a team and eagerness to learn
- Ability to research literature and explore new 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 Oskari Perälä via email [email protected]
Want to join the #PeopleFlow?
If you think this could be an inspiring challenge for the summer, please tell us 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 a copy of transcript of studies via our Careers-site www.kone.com/jobs latest on February 20th, 2026 .
Keskitymme KONEella luomaan innovatiivista ja yhteistyöhön perustuvaa työskentelykulttuuria, jossa jokaisen panosta arvostetaan. Työntekijöiden sitoutuminen on meille avainasemassa, ja rohkaisemme jokaista osallistumaan ja jakamaan tietoa ja ideoita. Yritysvastuu on oleellinen osa yrityskulttuuriamme ja päivittäisiä toimiamme. Noudatamme eettisiä liiketoimintamenettelyitä ja pyrimme kehittämään yhdessä tekemisen kulttuuria, jossa työntekijät luottavat toisiinsa ja kunnioittavat toisiaan ja jossa hyvät suoritukset huomioidaan. Erinomaisena työpaikkana olemme ylpeitä voidessamme tarjota erilaisia kokemuksia ja mahdollisuuksia, joiden avulla saavutat ura- ja henkilökohtaiset tavoitteesi ja voit elää terveellisesti ja tasapainoisesti.
Lue lisää www.kone.com/careers
