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PALFINGER

Builds lifting equipment for land and sea

Technologist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Niš, Serbia
In Person
Manufacturing & Process EngineeringManufacturing Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Higher technical education.
  • Experience as a technologist.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • Computer knowledge and ability, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to solve problems.
  • Ability to organize the workplace successfully.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Responsible and communicative approach.
Responsibilities
  • Control compliance with production technology and the operation of equipment, instruments, and devices.
  • Participate in product quality analysis.
  • Participate in introducing new products or technologies, equipment, and instruments.
  • Control the quality of equipment setup, re-setup, and overhaul, and ensure compliance with technological discipline.
  • Develop proposals to improve the technological level of production.

About the company

PALFINGER designs and manufactures lifting equipment for transport, construction, marine, and energy customers around the world. It turns customer requirements into complete working systems for specific applications, adapting cranes and handling equipment to the vehicles, vessels, and work sites where loads need to move. Its machinery lifts heavy materials, raises workers for access tasks, and handles cargo on land and at sea, with designs made for reliable, easy operation. Revenue comes from equipment sales and after-sales service, including installation and spare parts. Founded in 1932, the group is headquartered in Bergheim near Salzburg, Austria.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bergheim, Austria

Founded

1932

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What believers are saying

  • Training spans technical and leadership skills: PALFINGER lists mentoring, international learning tracks and a central learning platform.
  • Advancement starts with internships: PALFINGER describes a Brazilian IT intern progressing to SAP module supervisor.
  • Apprenticeships lead beyond entry roles: PALFINGER says many apprentices move into specialist or leadership positions.

What critics are saying

  • Customer delays affect demand: PALFINGER's July 2026 report linked first-half results to postponed investments and volatile markets.
  • Cost plans include structural changes: PALFINGER's July 2026 plan targets EUR 25 million savings from 2027 through automation and restructuring.
  • US tariffs pressure regional business: PALFINGER's April 2026 report linked them to weaker North American demand and profitability.

What makes PALFINGER unique

  • Service has international reach: PALFINGER reports over 5,000 sales and service locations across more than 130 countries.
  • Marine products extend beyond road equipment: PALFINGER sells boats, launching equipment and deck machinery alongside land-based lifting equipment.
  • Production connects with local support: PALFINGER reports 30 manufacturing sites plus sales, installation and service hubs.

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