Research Expert

Research and Development methodologies
Project management methodologies
Portfolio management methodologies
Engineering/design – mechanical, electrical, software, reliability, usability, patents
Knowledge of global and local legal requirements and applicable technical codes and standards
Master’s degree or above in technology, preferable in electrical or mechanical engineering, or automations
Elevator industry experience with R&D, more than 10 years

Collaborate with University: Focus on KONE priority technical themes, Select proper university teams for future technology study
Create and maintain technical specification: Create technical requirement specification for concept project / Research case
Create and select proposals of new technical solutions: Generate new ideas and create new solution proposals, Select best proposals for selection / decision making, Develop the technical solutions for given specs ensuring a) functionality, b) quality and reliability c) cost d) manufacturability e) interfaces to other technologies, f) compliance with applicable technical codes and standards
Manage Engineering team for Execution of technical plan: Manage team performance, Control & steer the design work, Select and monitor performance of external resources (from approved list), Write Task assignments, Follow-up of task execution & controlling work quality, Select sub-contractor, Communicate to technical stakeholders
Develop Capabilities: Develop capability, Gather and share know-how of technology, Provide practical rules for efficient use of tools, Provide support for concept engineers, Create performance improvement ideas, Create proposals for design guidelines
Authority to decide: Selection of technical proposal for concept / research case, Selection of design methods

No preferred qualifications provided.