Engineer, Energy and Drives

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work. Energy & Drives team supports port crane project deliveries with unique engineering expertise in power supply technologies like generator sets, electrical drives as well as battery and hybrid solutions. We are currently on the lookout for an Engineer who will take responsibility for the engineering tasks related to inverter-controlled drive systems and battery energy storage & battery charging systems . In this role you will participate in delivery projects and contribute to designing new solutions in development projects with deep knowledge of your focus areas. You’ll primarily work with Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes while also supporting projects involving other types of port cranes. You’ll also occasionally participate in testing work at Konecranes and customer sites. Your key responsibilities​ Engineering responsibility for electrical drive systems Engineering tasks for battery and battery charging topics Technical communication with our current and new suppliers Supporting project teams and business lines in related topics and giving technical guidance What should you bring? To succeed in this role, you have good knowledge of inverter controlled electrical drives and at least basic knowledge of battery systems. You’re also highly motivated to continuously develop your engineering talent in the domain of power supply technologies. You must also have: B.Sc or M.Sc in electrical engineering, preferably in the field of power electronics At least ~3 years work experience with inverter-controlled drives Fluency in written and spoken English; Finnish language skills are an asset Ability to travel internationally, including to the USA and China, as business needs require several times annually Seen as an advantage: Experience in industrial-level battery energy storages and charging systems Experience with port cranes and their components Why join our team? With us, you will have a great opportunity to grow professionally, stretch your skills and focus on deepening your engineering expertise in our key products for container handling business. You'll enjoy varied and meaningful work while gaining experience with new technologies in electrification. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary engineering environment, as well as have close interfaces to stakeholders in manufacturing and in business lines. This makes us a unique place to work for. We offer our employees a flexible work environment tailored to their life situation as well as performance-based incentives, comprehensive occupational healthcare and insurance, and the opportunity to take part in the employee stock ownership program. Interested? If you feel curious to know more, please submit your application in English by 20 September 2026 at latest by clicking ’Apply’. Have questions? Please contact Katre Laan, Team Lead Global Functional Talent Acquisition, katre.laan[at]konecranes.com. Konecranes moves what matters . We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.