KONE
elevator and escalator industry
SeniorSimulationspecialist
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“Senior Simulation specialist at KONE. Skills: system simulation, model development, model validation, control systems, dynamics, vibrations, thermal analysis, structural analysis. Develop, validate, and maintain multi‑domain simulation models and tools for elevator systems. Develop and maintain system‑level and component‑level simulation models for elevator systems (mechanical, electrical, control, and passenger traffic)”
What You'll Achieve.
enabling virtual prototyping; performance optimization; support for product, hardware, and software/service development; support architecture decisions before prototyping; support remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and service decision support; efficient exploration of design variants; answer specific engineering questions; refine models based on discrepancies and feedback; concept evaluation; control tuning; system sizing; thermal optimization; fatigue studies; concept evaluation; SIL/HIL testing; parameter optimization; make a significant impact
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem‑solving skills; analytical mindset
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
hands‑on experience with one or more system simulation tools (e. g. , MATLAB/Simulink, Modelica/Dymola, Amesim or similar multi‑physics environments), Solid understanding of dynamics, vibrations, control systems, and basic structural and thermal analysis for electromechanical systems, Proven experience in building, calibrating, and validating models with experimental or field data, Experience with version control systems (Git), CI/CD for models, and modular code/model architecture, Ability to script and automate simulation workflows (e. g. , using MATLAB, Python, or similar) for parameter sweeps, sensitivity analysis, and design optimization, Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate questions from product, hardware, and service stakeholders into well‑structured simulation studies, analytical and problem‑solving skills, analytical mindset, attention to detail, structured documentation habits
Nice to Have
Comfort working in global, cross‑functional R&D environments, Ability to create clear visualizations, dashboards, or reports to communicate simulation insights
What You'll Do.
and maintain multi‑domain simulation models and tools for elevator systems
Develop and maintain system‑level and component‑level simulation models for elevator systems (mechanical
and passenger traffic)
Work with Product R&D to simulate new elevator concepts
group control strategies
building traffic scenarios
Collaborate with Hardware R&D to model critical components and perform studies on dynamics
Partner with Software/Service R&D to build and maintain simulation and digital twin environments
Create parameterized and reusable simulation models
Plan and execute simulation studies
Calibrate and validate models using test‑bench data
Refine models based on discrepancies and feedback from test and service teams
Develop high‑fidelity and reduced‑order models for multiple use cases
Support development and tuning of control algorithms
Create usage guidelines and training material for other R&D engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Hardware R&D; Partner with Software/Service R&D; translate questions from product, hardware, and service stakeholders into well‑structured simulation studies; working in global, cross‑functional R&D environments
Communication Scope
Good communication and collaboration skills; ability to translate questions from product, hardware, and service stakeholders into well‑structured simulation studies; excellent communication
Full Job Description
Company: Did you know KONE moves two billion people every day? As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we employ over 60,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared purpose, to shape the future of cities. Why this role? * Develop, validate, and maintain multi‑domain simulation models and tools for elevator systems within R&D, enabling virtual prototyping, performance optimization, and support for product, hardware, and software/service development What will you be doing? * Develop and maintain system‑level and component‑level simulation models for elevator systems (mechanical, electrical, control, and passenger traffic) using industry‑standard tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Modelica, Amesim or equivalent). * Work with Product R&D to simulate new elevator concepts, group control strategies, building traffic scenarios, and ride comfort to support architecture decisions before prototyping. * Collaborate with Hardware R&D to model critical components (machines, doors, brakes, ropes, guide rails, frames, structures) and perform studies on dynamics, vibration, noise, fatigue, and thermal behavior. * Partner with Software/Service R&D to build and maintain simulation and digital twin environments that reflect real elevator installations for remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and service decision support. * Create parameterized and reusable simulation models that allow efficient exploration of design variants, operating conditions, building types, and load profiles across product families. * Plan and execute simulation studies to answer specific engineering questions related to safety margins, energy usage, ride comfort, stress/strain, thermal effects, and system response to faults or abnormal conditions. * Calibrate and validate models using test‑bench data, lab results, commissioning data, and field measurements; refine models based on discrepancies and feedback from test and service teams. * Develop hi
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