Associate Test Engineer - RnD

KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers. Not only do we provide highly competitive salaries, company vehicles for specific roles, and world-class benefits for our salaried employees - we also pride ourselves on our culture and principles. Innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and ethical business practices are just some of the pillars that we use to define our own success. Come join our family in KONE Americas to be a part of something big!

As Associate Test Engineer - RnD, you will be responsible for:

JOB DUTIES:

Support Production Testers to provide Business Continuity

• Provide additional Troubleshooting expertise to test technicians.

• Document issues in production and create root cause corrective actions.

• Identify upstream locations where errors occur and propose Poka-yoke process improvements

Continuous Improvement Mentality / Zero defect Culture

• Monitor test station productivity (time-based process requirements)

• Execute and Document Productivity Improvements

• Execute First Pass Yield continuous improvement tasks

Tester Maintenance

• Review top 3 tester downtime causes per month and propose, execute and document countermeasures and corrective actions.

• Develop and Execute Tester Maintenance program.

• Review / Update Drawings to support documentation accuracy

Leading / Teaching Test Technicians

• Provide Training to testers on best practices and system knowledge to promote development in test team.CR Implementation

• Execute manufacturing Testing Tasks for CR milestones.

• Provide Support to Prototype and Pilot Orders

CR Implementation

• Execute manufacturing Testing Tasks for CR milestones.

• Provide Support to Prototype and Pilot Orders

Additional Responsibilities:

• Complete Quality CIT assignments

• Support Quality Audits

• Supporting EVC process issues

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s in science in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology

• Education Equivalent Work Experience (7-10 Years working in a manufacturing environment as a tester with troubleshooting responsibilities)

• With Degree - 0-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

• Non-Degreed - 7-10 Years working in a manufacturing environment

Required:

• Electrical System Trouble Shooting (working with an Volt / Amp Meter)

• Electrical Drawing Read / Write / Edit Capability

• 24vdc/ 120vac / 240vac / 208vac / 480vac / 400vac (Europe) circuit understanding

• Relay Logic Experience

Preferred:

• Elevator system / code knowledge

• Electrical Data Collection (i.e. PicoScope)

• C# / C++ Programing a plus

• Continuous Improvement Mentality / Zero defect Culture

• Hi-pot Test Experience

About KONE

We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation: 

• We value your authentic self. 

• Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values.

• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.

• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation 

• We care about the communities where we live and work. 

Some of our many benefits include:

• Competitive salary 

• Flexible work schedule 

• Opportunities to learn and grow.

• Matching 401K 

• Pension plan 

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the entire family 

• Paid holidays and paid time off 

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your