Summer Trainee, Product Lifecycle Management (2 positions)

KONE Technology and Innovation (KTI) is where we combine the physical world of escalators and elevators with smart, connected digital systems. We are shaping the future of urban movement with new technologies and sustainable innovations. Our R&D and IT bring together top talent across disciplines, solving complex customer challenges through modern engineering and agile ways of working.

For summer 2026, we are looking for two Summer Trainees to support our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiative. PLM develops and manages the product and equipment data that powers our operations — from R&D to sales, supply chain, installation, and maintenance.

We are hiring for two different trainee focus areas, and applicants are asked to indicate clearly in their application which role they are interested in:

Software Development Trainee (PLM IT Systems)

You will work on the development of the PLM IT ecosystem, including tasks such as:

• Supporting software development activities
• Working on requirements collection and solution specifications
• Contributing to improving system functionality and user‑centric workflows
• AWS related development
• Troubleshooting of production system errors

This role fits a student interested in:

• Software development
• User‑centric digital solutions
• Data-driven systems
• Any hobby or project experience in programming or machine learning is considered a plus

Data & Product Data Quality Trainee

You will work with product data quality, modeling and topics connected to data-driven development, with potential contributions to:

• Data quality improvement initiatives
• Product data modeling
• Preparing datasets for ML applications (based on skills and interest)

This role fits a student interested in:

• Data quality, data modelling or analytics
• 3D modelling (considered a plus)
• Machine learning or data-centric studies

What we offer?

• A meaningful role in a global leader of the elevator and escalator industry
• Opportunity to learn how robust product data and PLM systems support large-scale operations
• Work with dynamic teams in an international, innovative environment
• Experience with products used by billions of people every day
• A 4‑month traineeship during May–September 2026
• Location: Hyvinkää, hybrid setup (team onsite approx. 3 days/week)

What we are looking for?

• A student in the latter part of their studies
• Enthusiasm for either software development or data/product data management
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn
• For both roles, hobby projects in data, programming, ML, or modelling are considered beneficial

Want to join the #PeopleFlow?

If this sounds like your next summer challenge, please submit your CV, application letter and the Transcript of studies.

Apply via www.kone.com/jobs by February 10th 2026.

For further information please contact Tuomas Ruippo Product Director / PLM preferably by email [email protected]  or by phone +358 40 553 9514 at 16-17 o’clock EET on Mondays.

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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.

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