Electrical Engineer

Company Overview

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.  

Job Overview

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

• Do you enjoy maintaining high contract engineering output, good morale, and ensuring all electrical engineering activities are performed at the highest standards?
• Does overseeing processes to ensure the most efficient and profitable output of the electrical engineering functions motivate you?
• Do you thrive in areas where you develop standard electrical systems/packages to support modernization of existing electrical problems?
• Are you skillful with reviewing modernization orders for technical accuracy, verifying compliance with project scope and survey information, and coordinating all activities tied to customer-driven changes?
• Do you demonstrate knowledge or ability to learn elevator code requirements?
• Are you committed to having strong time management and multi-tasking skills?

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

Location of position: Moline, IL. We are also considering candidates around the Allen, TX area.

Job Duties
As our Electrical Engineer I, we are looking for someone who, under general supervision of the Modernization Engineering Manager, will provide assistance to the Modernization Team and perform the below Essential Functions.

You will bring 1+ year(s) of professional experience; relevant internships during undergraduate will be considered. You will use the knowledge gained through your bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from accredited university.

Other Listed Duties

• Communicate across a wide range of cross-functional disciplines including supply chain, quality, and manufacturing.
• Works under general supervision; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals
• Provide pre-bid and other electrical engineering assistance to modernization support team project managers and branch sales personnel.
• Ensure that the technical solution complies with Codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Work with purchasing and vendors as required procuring components for special designs.
• Generate bills of material for manufacturing using automated and semi-automated systems.

Other Hiring requirements

• Proficient in the use of Computer-Aided Drafting and personal computer-based systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work as individual contributor in both strategic and tactical work streams.
• Ability to effectively communicate across a wide range of cross-functional disciplines including supply chain, quality, and manufacturing.
• Applies mastery of skills in area of specialization
• Ability to accurately read, interpret and produce construction industry and architectural-style blueprints, electrical schematics.
• Drafting standards; especially electrical symbols, geometric dimensions and tolerancing.
• Willingness and ability to travel to elevator installations.

About KONE

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.
• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation 
• We care about the communities where we live and work. 

Just some of our many benefits include: 

• Competitive salary 
• Flexible work schedule 
• Opportunities to learn and grow 
• 401K Employer Match
• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution 
• Well-being Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Family & Medical Leave
• Parental Leave
• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance  
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Buy-Up Long-term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Insurance
• KONE Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits

Annual Base Pay Range:

The hiring range for this role is $83,000 – $108,885.  The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.   

We will also consider candidates in the following areas.  Below are the different ranges applicable to those locations:  

• Allen, TX area hiring range: $87,300 – $114,555.

Variable Compensation

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 10% Target Incentive (50/50) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

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

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KONE is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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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.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html