Summer Trainee, Learning Design 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 a relevant field and ready to kickstart your professional career with the Konecranes Summer Trainee team of 2026? Do you want to gain valuable experience from learning and development tasks in an international work environment? We might have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Summer Trainee, Learning Design Specialist to join our Operational Excellence team at Business Unit Port Services, focusing on training-related topics. As a learning design specialist, you will play a vital role in assisting in various learning and development initiatives, and in the creation and publication of eLearning content using tools such as Articulate360 and SuccessFactor. Your responsibilities will include collaborating on the design and development of engaging eLearning materials, and contributing to the creation of various tools and reports that support business processes, while also providing assistance with any other pending L&D related tasks. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced team members, enhance your cooperation skills, and build a network among the best talents in the industry. The job is located in Espoo 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 hands-on work experience in versatile learning and development tasks within a fast-expanding division of a global corporation. 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 together with unlimited career advancement.

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 student passionate about learning design and operational excellence. You are welcome to Konecranes as yourself, but we especially value your good teamwork skills, hard-working and proactive 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 a relevant field (preferably 3+ year studies).
• Proficiency in using standard IT programs e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in designing and developing eLearning content, for example, with tools such as Articulate360.
• Familiarity in Learning Management Systems (for example, SuccessFactor, Docebo) and reporting.
• A creative and proactive mindset.
• Attention to detail, ability to absorb information, excellent collaboration, presentation, and communication skills.
• Submission of a portfolio or work examples showcasing past experience in learning design is considered beneficial but not mandatory

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 Laura Valojärvi, Learning & Development Manager, via email laura.valojarvi(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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