Senior Simulation Specialist - Elevator Systems

Senior Simulation specialist

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 high‑fidelity and reduced‑order models for multiple use cases (concept evaluation, control tuning, system sizing, thermal optimization, fatigue studies).
• Support development and tuning of control algorithms (motion control, door control, group control) by providing simulation environments for concept evaluation, SIL/HIL testing, and parameter optimization.
• Document models, assumptions, limitations, and results clearly, and create usage guidelines and training material for other R&D engineers.            

                               

Required Skills:

• Strong 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.

Are you the one?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in system simulation/modelling in industrial, transportation, machinery, or similar domains.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent communication, and comfort working in global, cross‑functional R&D environments.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and structured documentation habits. Ability to create clear visualizations, dashboards, or reports to communicate simulation insights.

What do we offer?

• Development and growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Warm and friendly international working environment
• Being part of an industry leader in sustainability.

If you are a passionate Simulation Specialist who thrives on challenges and wants to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!

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.

Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/

Experience Level

Senior Level