KONE
Elevator and escalator manufacturing, building technology, smart building solutions, digital services and industrial engineering
KONE
Elevator and escalator manufacturing, building technology, smart building solutions, digital services and industrial engineering
About KONE
Company overview for fresher applicants
KONE is a Finnish global elevator and escalator company founded in 1910 and headquartered in Espoo. It develops equipment, maintenance services and connected digital solutions. Its technology careers include software development, embedded systems, cloud, data, cybersecurity and IT. In India, KONE has Technology & Innovation centers in Chennai and Pune, along with a large manufacturing and service network.
The company combines mechanical engineering with electronics, control systems, software and connected services. Its digital work includes connected elevator and escalator equipment, remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, customer-facing services, data platforms and APIs for partner solutions. These areas create technical work beyond traditional manufacturing, including embedded software, cloud platforms, mobile and web applications, data engineering, cybersecurity, systems integration, testing and product development.
KONE’s Technology and Innovation organization brings together specialists in research and development, information technology, innovation, cybersecurity and codes and standards. The company describes this group as around 2,000 experts working across 14 locations in eight countries. Its global research and development network includes India. KONE Technology & Innovation India has centers in Chennai and Pune, where teams support engineering and technology services for Indian and international operations. The Chennai facility includes a technology center and test tower.
India is an important market for KONE. The company reports more than 5,000 employees in India and a network of regional offices and branches. Its India operations include a major elevator manufacturing facility at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu, distribution operations, service teams and engineering centers. KONE’s published branch-office directory lists locations across major Indian cities, while the careers portal identifies specific technology roles in Chennai and Pune.
KONE careers may interest candidates who want to work where software interacts with real-world equipment, connected buildings and urban infrastructure. Roles can span software development, embedded systems, cloud engineering, analytics, cybersecurity, IT operations, product management, testing and industrial digitalization. Job requirements, technologies and work arrangements vary by vacancy, so applicants should review the official careers portal for current details.
Why Work at KONE?
Competitive base salary according to role and local market
Allowances and employee benefits based on country policy
Performance-related pay or incentives for eligible roles
Paid annual leave according to local employment terms
Public holidays based on country policy
KONE gives technology professionals the opportunity to work on products that connect software with physical infrastructure. Elevators, escalators and building systems rely on control software, sensors, connectivity, data platforms and dependable digital services. Engineers can contribute to systems where performance, safety, availability and user experience have a direct impact on how people move through buildings and cities.
The company’s Technology and Innovation organization includes research and development, IT, cybersecurity, innovation and standards teams. This creates possible career paths in embedded software, full-stack development, cloud engineering, data architecture, automation, product security, testing and systems integration. KONE’s digital services and connected equipment also provide opportunities to work with equipment data, APIs, remote monitoring and predictive maintenance. The exact work depends on the team and current vacancy.
India has a meaningful role in KONE’s engineering network. Its Technology & Innovation centers in Chennai and Pune support technology and engineering services for KONE units in India and other markets. The company also has a large India operations footprint, including manufacturing, service, sales and regional offices. Candidates can therefore explore roles connected with global product development as well as local customer and operational needs.
KONE describes employee development through learning, mentoring, performance management, recognition and opportunities to take on new responsibilities. Its international teams offer exposure to different markets and disciplines. Employees may also receive local benefits, allowances and performance-related rewards, depending on the role and country. KONE may suit people who enjoy practical engineering challenges, cross-functional teamwork and technology that supports safer, more accessible and more sustainable buildings.
Fresher Openings
1 live roles
Interview Experience
Hiring Process
FAQ
Company Highlights
Global Presence
29+ locations
Technology Stack
C, C++, C#, .NET & more
Work Mode
KONE roles may be office-based, factory-based, laboratory-based, field-based or hybrid depending on the position.
Hiring Trends
Actively hiring freshers
Team Size
Over 60,000 employees worldwide at the end of 2025; KONE reported 64,771 employees in its 2025 workforce headcount table
Benefits & Work Culture
KONE describes its culture through values that include courage, care, customer focus and collaboration. Its work brings together mechanical engineers, software developers, technicians, researchers, service professionals and business teams. Projects often require cooperation across countries and disciplines because products combine physical equipment, embedded controls, connectivity, cloud services and customer applications. Safety and quality are important parts of the working environment. KONE products operate in places used by large numbers of people, so employees are expected to follow defined engineering processes, product standards and workplace safety practices. Technology teams may work with secure development, testing, risk assessment, reliability and compliance requirements. These expectations are especially relevant to embedded software, cybersecurity, product engineering and field-service technology roles. The company also highlights inclusion, employee development and a global workforce representing many nationalities. Its careers information refers to learning, mentoring, performance management and recognition as parts of the employee experience. The practical experience will vary by manager, location, function and project. Candidates should ask about team structure, engineering methods, code review, release processes and career progression during interviews. KONE operates offices, factories, research centers and customer-facing service locations. Some roles are office-based or laboratory-based, while others may involve factory, field or customer-site work. Hybrid arrangements may be available for selected professional positions, but they should not be assumed for every job. Applicants should check the work-mode details in the specific vacancy and confirm travel, shift and onsite expectations with the recruiter. Employees in technical roles may also coordinate with suppliers, installation specialists and service teams to understand how products perform in real environments. This connection between development and field use can help engineers consider maintainability, accessibility and customer needs when designing software and equipment.
- Competitive base salary according to role and local market
- Allowances and employee benefits based on country policy
- Performance-related pay or incentives for eligible roles
- Paid annual leave according to local employment terms
- Public holidays based on country policy
- Health and medical coverage where provided locally
- Retirement or pension benefits according to local law and plan
- Employee assistance and well-being resources where available
- Learning platforms and role-related training
- Mentoring and career development support
- Performance management and development discussions
- Recognition awards and employee appreciation programs
- Opportunities for internal mobility across teams and countries
- Safety training and role-specific protective equipment
- Professional development for technical and engineering skills
- Flexible or hybrid work arrangements for eligible roles
More About KONE
The company combines mechanical engineering with electronics, control systems, software and connected services. Its digital work includes connected elevator and escalator equipment, remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, customer-facing services, data platforms and APIs for partner solutions. These areas create technical work beyond traditional manufacturing, including embedded software, cloud platforms, mobile and web applications, data engineering, cybersecurity, systems integration, testing and product development.
KONE’s Technology and Innovation organization brings together specialists in research and development, information technology, innovation, cybersecurity and codes and standards. The company describes this group as around 2,000 experts working across 14 locations in eight countries. Its global research and development network includes India. KONE Technology & Innovation India has centers in Chennai and Pune, where teams support engineering and technology services for Indian and international operations. The Chennai facility includes a technology center and test tower.
India is an important market for KONE. The company reports more than 5,000 employees in India and a network of regional offices and branches. Its India operations include a major elevator manufacturing facility at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu, distribution operations, service teams and engineering centers. KONE’s published branch-office directory lists locations across major Indian cities, while the careers portal identifies specific technology roles in Chennai and Pune.
KONE careers may interest candidates who want to work where software interacts with real-world equipment, connected buildings and urban infrastructure. Roles can span software development, embedded systems, cloud engineering, analytics, cybersecurity, IT operations, product management, testing and industrial digitalization. Job requirements, technologies and work arrangements vary by vacancy, so applicants should review the official careers portal for current details.
Awards
- Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025 – KONE Entrance, Interior Design Elements category
- Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025 – Interact 30 DOP, Sustainable Design category
- Red Dot Award 2025 – KONE Flow Design System, Brand & Design recognition
- Red Dot Award 2025 – The Beat of KONE, Brand & Design recognition
- ICONIC Awards 2025 – KONE Entrance recognition
- Corporate Knights 2025 – ranked 15th among Europe's 50 Most Sustainable Companies
- Red Dot Award 2024 – KONE High-Rise MiniSpace DX, product design recognition
- Red Dot Award 2023 – KONE DX Class elevator design recognition
Certifications
- ISO 9001 – quality management; KONE states that corporate units, major manufacturing units and R&D units are certified
- ISO 14001 – environmental management; certification applies to relevant KONE units and sites
- ISO 45001 – occupational health and safety management standard used within KONE's integrated management system
- ISO 27001 – information security management certification held by selected KONE units; scope varies by entity
- ISO 50001 – energy management standard may apply to selected facilities or units; verify current certificate scope
- OHSAS 18001 – legacy occupational health and safety certification referenced by KONE India; this standard has been superseded by ISO 45001
- Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU – European regulatory conformity requirements for applicable lift products, not a corporate certification
- CE marking – product conformity marking for applicable products placed on the European market, not a company-wide certificate
- IEC 62443 – industrial automation and control systems cybersecurity standards used as a reference for cybersecurity practices; do not treat as blanket certification
- Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) – third-party verified product environmental declarations for selected KONE products; not management-system certificates
- Health Product Declarations (HPDs) – product-level disclosure documents for selected products, not corporate certifications
- Product Environmental Passports (PEPs) – product environmental information for selected products, not a company-wide certification