Job Description

Patent and Innovation Specialist/ Senior Specialist
KONE Technology and Innovation (KTI) is where the magic happens at KONE. It's where we combine the physical world - escalators and elevators - with smart and connected digital systems. We are changing and improving the way billions of people move within buildings every day. We are on a mission to expand and develop new digital solutions that are based on emerging technologies.
We are now looking for a
Patent and Innovation Specialist
You will be part of KONE Global Innovation team? Innovation team creates innovative solutions to customers and manages innovation portfolio. Patenting team is part of Innovation Unit. Patenting team is responsible of patenting activities from invention harvesting to granted patents globally. Innovation team is a global function having members in Finland, China, Singapore and India.
As a Patent and Innovation Specialist you will

• Support R&D Innovation activities such as training of process and innovation methodologies together with R&D tribe leads and Innovation Champions
• Work closely together with R&D tribes and Innovation Champions to harvest inventions to the patenting process
• Conduct patent searches
• Have local responsibility in developing innovation and patent competences
• Report innovation and patent activity to local management
• Work closely together with global Patenting and Innovation team

We expect you to have

• B. Sc or M.Sc. in technology or a relevant field
• Practical patent experience from industry, patent consultancy, patent office or a patent agency
• Analytical approach and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn quickly and open-minded attitude
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Excellent networking and communications skills
• Fluency in English, other language skills are an asset

What can KONE offer you?
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 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.
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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