Leading new technology research and transformation, collaborate with university and National government funding project.

Facilitate and coach new concept development with proper technical solutions.

Responsibilities and key activities Responsibilities and key activities 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 Competence profile2.1 Behavioural competences Analysis and problem solving Distinguishes between important information and irrelevant or minor details.

Analysis information in a logical and systematic way.

Identifies the cause or causes of a problem.

Proposes practical solutions to address identified problems.

Explores a range of possible solutions.

Collaborating Shares information widely.

Treats others with dignity and respect.

Respects different needs and viewpoints.

Creates trust and a sense of team spirit.

Maintains confidentiality and holds to agreements.

Admits own mistakes.

Obtains co-operation by active listening and sensitivity towards situations and people.

Establishes strong working relationships and effective internal and external networks.

Achieves consensus, closes deals or discussions with clear understanding of agreement.

Innovation and creativity Produces original ideas.

Looks at problems from new angles.

Seeks out new and innovative ways of approaching situations or tasks.

Organizing and prioritizing Organizes the information and resources required to complete project.

Recognizes the urgency and importance of task and obtains clarification where necessary.

Approaches tasks in a systematic manner.

Prioritizes tasks and projects according to their relative urgency and importance.

Organizes and manages their time effectively.

Quality focus Sets high quality standards for their personal output.

Encourages others to meet high quality standards of work.

Checks own output or that of others to ensure quality standards are met.

Consistently delivers work of high quality.

Maintains a focus on quality even when under pressure.

Result focus Focuses on the end result and avoids distractions.

Demonstrates a determined and committed approach to achieving results.

Follows tasks and projects through to completion.

Consistently delivers results.

Sets challenging goals and aims to exceed expectations.

Self-confidence Demonstrates confidence in own ability to carry out a task or job.

Is confident in the face of opposition from others when expressing their views.

Is self-assured in the midst of uncertainty.

Openly takes personal responsibility for their decisions and actions.

Presents themselves to others in a confident manner.2.2 Professional requirements 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” to the “Professional requirements2.3 Education backgrounds Master’s degree or above in technology, preferable in electrical or mechanical engineering, or automations.

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