About the team
Core Technology is a business-driven team of professionals that develops and supports technology solutions for customers of all business areas. Deliverables cover automation/lifting device controls, human-machine interfaces, embedded electronics, motor controls, inverter technologies, product sustainability, reliability and asset intelligence.
Responsibilities
•Envision and guide machine control system architecture, managing system design from high-level views down to component details
•Coordinate cross-functional technical efforts, driving technical system-level coordination across the corporation
•Provide architectural guidance, mentoring, and best practices to engineering teams, fostering system-level thinking and strengthening architectural capabilities across the organization
•Manage and maintain system-level technical specifications and architectural principles, including interface specifications, data models and reference architectures
•Ensure architectural coherence and harmonization across systems and components, supporting and enabling product compliance with relevant regulations
•Create and maintain architectural descriptions for internal teams and external stakeholders to promote clarity and alignment
•Act as the cybersecurity expert at the architectural level, addressing cybersecurity requirements and best practices
•Maintain quality assurance instructions and guidelines, including system-level testing scope and criteria for features, connectivity, and cybersecurity
•Create the future vision and mid-term roadmap and lead adoption and integration of advanced technologies including intelligent, self-evolving equipment and components, Industry 4.0, M2M communication, and connected services
•Manage platform aspects such as interface principles, bus technology segmentation, and connectivity policies
•Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for complex system-level issues as Tier 4
Requirements
•M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Software Engineering, Control Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field
•7+ years of experience in machine control system architecture, industrial automation or embedded systems
•Proven ability to translate business and technical requirements into system-level architectures and quality assurance processes
•Strong understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments, including industrial equipment, machine control systems, safety-related functions, field networks, and lifecycle support in customer operating environments
•Strong knowledge of PLC systems, embedded platforms, and bus communication technologies such as Profinet and CANopen
•Experience with OT cybersecurity frameworks in industrial environments (e.g. IEC 62443)
•Familiarity with Industry 4.0, M2M communication, and connected services technologies
•Hands-on experience on configuration, deployment, maintenance and troubleshooting on customer site
•Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in English (written and spoken)
•Experience creating system-level documentation and reference materials
•Agile development experience is a plus
Nice to have
•Familiarity with system segmentation into zones and conduits (zone architectures)
•Knowledge of Linux-based embedded systems and cloud data architectures
•Familiarity with Functional Safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 13849)
•Programming skills in C/C++ or PLC programming languages
•Multilingual abilities, especially Finnish or German
•A proactive approach to learning and adopting new technologies to strive for continual improvement
About the role
As material handling devices become increasingly intelligent and connected to external systems, managing machine control solutions at the system level becomes critical. While technologies, components, modules, and operational processes are primarily owned by component and platform owners, certain system-level issues fall outside existing ownership structures — for example, addressing compliance requirements at the architectural level in line with company recommendations. The System Architect, Machine Controls assumes responsibility for these cross-cutting concerns to ensure coherence, integration, and alignment.
In this role, you will shape the architecture behind machine control and connected material handling solutions used worldwide. You will take ownership of system-level architecture, drive greater harmonisation across the technology portfolio and help integrate new technologies while balancing scalability, cybersecurity, compliance and business needs. You will collaborate with experts across engineering, product management, cybersecurity, digital solutions and business teams globally.
Travel
Occasional travel (10-25 days per year) to support cross-site collaboration and customer engagements.
About Konecranes
Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries, with 16,000+ professionals in over 50 countries.
How to apply
Apply through the Konecranes Careers site and submit your application by Monday, 02.11.2026 at 23:59. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews may begin before the deadline. For role-related questions, contact Imed Hammouda, Manager, Ecosystem & Compliance, via imed.hammouda (at) konecranes.com. For recruitment-related questions, contact Katre Laan, Global Talent Acquisition Team Lead, via katre.laan (at) konecranes.com.
