Systems Architect

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join our team as our Systems Architect Engineer at KONE Mexico, based in the Torreón area? Do you hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Systems Engineering, Architecture, Software, Electrical/ Electronics Engineering, or a related field? Do you have 7+ years of experience in systems-level design, engineering, or architecture within a technical or R&D environment? Are you able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing? Do you have a strong understanding of electrical systems and the interaction between hardware and software components? Are you experienced working with digital products, including networking, communication protocols, cloud services, APIs, and cybersecurity? Do you have deep technical expertise in electrical and software-driven systems, such as control, embedded, and digital systems? Are you able to collaborate effectively across teams, locations, and time zones, and tailor communication to different audiences and stakeholders? Do you have experience translating high-level product requirements into detailed technical specifications for diverse stakeholders? Do you demonstrate strong systems thinking, with the ability to understand complex systems, their dynamics, and interactions? Do you have experience with product lifecycle management, including designing architectures that consider long-term scalability and sustainability beyond a single release? If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you ! As our Systems Architect Engineer, you will lead system architecture studies and reviews, ensuring alignment between North America requirements and global initiatives. You will play a key role in defining and supporting system requirements, connecting them to verification and validation strategies to enable robust software and hardware solutions. You will act as a technical expert throughout the product lifecycle, supporting development projects, providing clear technical direction, and ensuring alignment with architectural standards and long-term product strategies. In parallel, you will contribute to innovation initiatives, leveraging automation, Artificial Intelligence, and digital tools to enhance R&D efficiency and enable new design opportunities for KONE Americas. A critical aspect of the role includes supporting cybersecurity initiatives by understanding evolving risks in connected elevator systems and ensuring secure, compliant solutions. You will also ensure design quality and adherence to global standards, while maintaining effective communication channels and up-to-date system architecture documentation. We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation: We value your authentic self Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values Collaborative, creative and supportive work environment Passionate about safety, quality and innovation We care about the communities where we live and work Just some of our many benefits include: Competitive salary Opportunities to learn and grow Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the entire family More benefits than required by law Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career! *Beware of Recruitment Scams* We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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