Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable.
Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.  

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Mechanical Engineer II for KONE Americas in KONE Moline, IL?

• Do you enjoy planning and designing products and other mechanically functioning equipment?

• Does translating technical guidance into usable engineering data applicable to assignments motivate you?

• Do you thrive in areas where you work closely with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of methods to increase production quality, efficiency, or volume?

• Are you knowledgeable in reading, understanding, and interpreting ASME / B44 / EN 115 Safety Code(s) and applying them to the design process?

• Are you skillful in creating detailed engineering part drawings, assembly drawings and component BOM’s using design software suite like Creo, Windchill, and AutoCAD?

• Do you demonstrate a passion for working with other departments to improve processes?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!  

Location of position: Moline, IL preferred, but will consider candidates located in Allen, TX. We are open to other remote locations depending on the candidate.
 

As a Mechanical Engineer II, you will work on elevator modernization projects for the purpose of planning, designing and/or developing products, machines and other mechanical improvements. Will also support installation of such equipment. You will also work closely with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of designs to improve product quality, efficiency and reliability.

You will bring 5+ years of progressive and successful experience (maybe entry level for candidates with a master’s degree). You will use your knowledge gained through your Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

Additional Job Duties:

• May occasionally be required to guide technicians or drafters on specific projects.

• Works closely with Project Managers and supports Pre-Bid requirements.

• Carries out assignments associated with design or development and manufacture of specific parts and components within various phases of a project.

• May coordinate the activities of Level I engineers or technicians assigned to specific projects.

• Ability to select materials based on several factors including strength requirements, environmental impacts, fatigue life, manufacturability, and overall cost.

• Familiarity with FEA modeling and interpretation is a plus.

Additional Hiring Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability in managing both strategic and tactical work streams as both an individual contributor and in a large project environment. 

• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to top management, branch personnel, and/or KONE customers.

• Demonstrated application of industry codes and standards within field of work.

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation.

• We value your authentic self. 

• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.