Summer Trainee, IT

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 passionate about artificial intelligence and customer experience? Are you ready to hit your professional career with Konecranes Summer Trainee team of 2026? We might have the perfect opportunity for you! We're looking for a motivated IT summer trainee to develop a GenAI-powered chat solution that could transform how customers interact with Konecranes.com.

We are looking for a Summer Trainee, IT who will be designing and building a prototype intelligent chatbot to replace our current live chat system. This is a unique opportunity to work with modern AI technologies and make a real impact on our digital customer experience. The position is based in Turku with the possibility to work also in Espoo or Hyvinkää and partially remotely.

Your daily tasks will include:

• Designing and developing a GenAI chat prototype integrated with Konecranes.com
• Researching and evaluating different LLM frameworks and APIs suitable for customer service applications
• Creating a functional proof-of-concept demonstrating key features like product inquiries
• Implementing natural language processing to understand customer intent and provide relevant responses
• Integrating chat interface with existing web infrastructure
• Documenting technical architecture, implementation decisions, and recommendations for production deployment
• Presenting your prototype and findings to stakeholders at the end of the summer

We Offer

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge GenAI technology
• Mentorship from experienced IT professionals
• Opportunity to see your work potentially deployed to production
• Collaborative work environment at Konecranes
• Duration: 3-4 months during summer 2026

Why join Konecranes? 

At Konecranes, you get to develop your skills in artificial intelligence matters and apply your skills acquired in studies to genuine working life situations. At Konecranes, you work as part of a professional and competent team with mutual trust and a positive spirit of working together. The operating environment of a leading lifting equipment manufacturer provides an excellent view of the future and development of the industry, as well as an excellent setting for your own career development. Does that sound like a suitable summer job to you? Get to know the skills needed for the job and apply!

What kind of talent are we looking for?

This role is ideal for a student, who is passionate about AI and communication and is eager to learn more about the field. You are welcome at Konecranes as yourself, but we especially appreciate good teamwork skills, a brisk attitude and enthusiasm for learning. Our work community is international, so it is important to have fluent knowledge of English in the position.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, AI/Machine Learning, or related field
• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and LLM technologies (OpenAI API, Azure OpenAI, open-source models)
• Interest in natural language processing and conversational AI
• Good communication skills in English
• But most importantly, ability to work independently, take initiative and have a positive attitude

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of prompt engineering and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

Interested?

Please submit your Summer Trainee application by 9.3.2026, at the latest, via the Apply -link below. We will start screening applications already during the application period so apply as soon as possible. For further information about the role, please contact Jarmo Saari, Manager, via email jarmo.saari(at)konecranes.com.

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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.

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