Summer Trainee, System Development Specialist

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.

Are you studying IT and ready to hit your professional career with Konecranes Summer Trainee team of 2026? Do you want to gain valuable experience from software development and AI in an international work environment? We might have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Summer trainee, System development specialist to join our Product configurators and processes team in Hämeenlinna/Hyvinkää. As a system development specialist you will be working with AI Strategy for Configurators. Your daily responsibilities include for example map internal needs across the organization and creating a technology landscape review. You will work closely with your team members who help you get started and support you in your day-to-day activities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your cooperation skills and network with the best talents of your industry. The job is located in Hämeenlinna or Hyvinkää with the possibility for partial remote work.

Why join Konecranes?  

At Konecranes, you will get to develop your professional skills and apply your academic knowledge in practise. As a Summer trainee, you will gain meaningful work experience in versatile IT development and AI and develop your skills in, for example, AI utilization in product configurators. At Konecranes, we want to foster an environment where people enjoy their work, feel respected and trusted, and are provided with challenging and interesting responsibilities.

Does this sound like something you would appreciate? Check out below what kind of talent we are looking for and apply soon.

What kind of talent are we looking for?

This role is ideal for a IT student who is eager to learn more about AI tasks. You are welcome to Konecranes as yourself, but we especially value your good teamwork skills, hard-working attitude, and enthusiasm for developing yourself. Our work environment is highly international, so proficiency in English and the courage to work in an international work environment are important.

Requirements:

• Academic background in IT, preferably close to finalizing studies
• Understanding of IT, software development and AI from your studies or working life
• Earlier work experience in similar tasks is seen as a beneficial

Interested?

Please submit your Summer Trainee application by 22.2.2026, at the latest, via Apply -link below. We review applications on an ongoing basis and will fill the role once we find the right fit. For further information about the role, please contact Petri Ahvensalmi, Project Manager via phone 040 745 3987 or email petri.ahvensalmi(at)konecranes.com.

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