Mechanical Engineer

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.

Are you ready to make your next career move tojoin our team as our Mechanical Engineer I for KONE Americas in KONE Moline, IL? Do you enjoy developing mechanical systems and creating engineering solutions for modernization projects? Does collaborating with project managers, sales personnel, manufacturing teams, and vendors motivate you? Do you thrive in environments where priorities shift and multiple projects must be managed simultaneously?

Are you skilled in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software and other computer-based engineering systems? Do you demonstrate a passion for quality, technical excellence, and customer satisfaction? Are you committed to promoting a culture of safety and compliance? If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Location:

Moline, IL

As our Mechanical Engineer I, you will provide engineering support to the Modernization Team under the general supervision of the Modernization Engineering Manager. You will contribute to the design, review, and implementation of modernization solutions while ensuring compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements. Your mission is to support profitable business results through quality engineering, technical expertise, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

You will bring 1-3 years of professional engineering experience (relevant internships considered) to KONE. You will utilize the knowledge gained through your Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an accredited university.

• Design and develop standard mechanical modernization solutions, drawings, and engineering packages using CAD software.
• Review modernization projects to ensure technical compliance with project specifications, codes, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations related to component design, structural integrity, and mechanical system performance.
• Collaborate with project managers, sales teams, manufacturing, purchasing, and vendors to support project execution and special design requirements.
• Generate bills of material, technical documentation, and compatibility reviews while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and field installations as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an accredited university.
• 1-3 years of engineering experience (relevant internship experience will be considered).
• Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to read, interpret, and create engineering, construction, and architectural drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering standards, and technical design principles, with the ability to learn elevator products and code requirements.

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