Lead Engineer (f/m/d) Hydraulic – Marine

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years – with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions.

PALFINGER MARINE, an integral part of our organization since 1992, offers complete deck equipment solutions and lifesaving appliances to various maritime industries. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

TALENTED, AMBITIOUS AND READY FOR A NEW CHALLENGE? We are currently looking for a business minded and technical competent discipline leader at hydraulic engineering for Davits.

Your responsibilities:

• Responsible for the coordination of the hydraulic engineering discipline group for R&D projects on davits in the marine industry.
• Technical support of hydraulic discipline engineers, optimizing technical department processes, considering customer requirements, and international standards and regulations.
• Set up standards for main hydraulic system design and support their development, ensuring compliance with system requirements derived from relevant standards and regulations, such as functional safety.
• Support the development of cost efficient and modularized subsystems, in cooperation with the responsible partners.
• Cooperate with the hydraulic discipline engineers to ensure assigned projects meet customer and company’s objectives.

Your qualifications:

• Required educational level is minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical school (HTL) or similar.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Hydraulic Engineering. Experience from maritime is an advantage, but not a must.
• Deep knowledge in hydraulic system designs, such as (electro-) hydraulic power units, hydraulic lifting appliance or on hydraulic control systems
• Advanced knowledge of common tools like E-PLAN 8 and knowledge about ERP (SAP, ProFile), CAD (preferably CREO / Autocad) and PDM tools (Siemens Team Center)
• Good English skills, verbal and written and good German skills is a must.

We offer:

• Life balance through flexible working hours and freedom to organize your work
• Performance-related compensation
• Career and personal development opportunities in an international company
• Voluntary social benefits through our company’s health management program PALfit
• Job ticket

Minimum yearly gross salary according to Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 66,816.35 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.

Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.

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