ENGINEER, VARIANT CONFIGURATION - PDM
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. KONE scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 have 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 make your next career move to join our team as an Engineer, Variant Configuration - PDM for KONE México based in Torreón?
- Do you have experience working with Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems?
- Have you developed and maintained product configuration rules and models in a manufacturing or engineering environment?
- Are you passionate about solving complex technical challenges while collaborating with global cross-functional teams?
If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!
As our Engineer, Variant Configuration - PDM, you will play a key role in transforming engineering requirements into product configuration solutions. You will support both New Product Development and Product Change Management initiatives, ensuring the quality, functionality, and maintainability of KONE product configurations across business lines.
What will you be doing?
- Ensure the functionality of KONE product configurations by programming and testing configuration models using defined programming languages and tools.
- Collaborate closely with R&D and project teams to manage variants for new products and releases.
- Perform testing of configured models to ensure quality and reliability.
- Create and maintain Variant Configuration (VC) objects.
- Work with multi-level configuration models and complex configuration structures.
- Implement and maintain variant pricing solutions.
- Prepare reports and perform data analysis to support engineering and business decisions.
- Develop, debug, test, and deploy configuration code into production environments.
- Work flexibly across configuration and CPQ platforms such as VariPDM, SAP, CAMOS, and other engineering tools.
- Create and maintain product data in accordance with design standards and PDM/PLM guidelines.
What do you need to be successful?
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) and/or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
- Knowledge of configuration and CPQ tools such as VariPDM, SAP, CAMOS, or similar solutions.
- Experience developing, testing, and maintaining product configuration models.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in Agile and cross-functional environments.
- Experience with engineering change management, product structures, and configuration management processes.
- Knowledge of product data governance and design documentation practices.
- Proficiency in English.
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
- Flexible work schedule
- 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!
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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, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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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