Field Service Engineer - Marine Equipment
About the job
- Bring a technical education or a strong combination of education and hands-on experience in areas such as hydraulic and mechanical systems, electro, automation, or programmable logic controllers, including Siemens TIA / S7, HMI, and frequency drives.
- Demonstrate expertise in electrical and/or hydraulic systems, read technical drawings, and troubleshoot faults.
- Qualify for an offshore health certificate.
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Work independently and as part of a team, systematically fault-trace complex technical issues, and work in a structured, creative, and multitasking environment.
- Install, commission, inspect, and service advanced cranes, deck equipment, and machinery.
- Deliver scheduled and unscheduled service interventions across the globe, both onshore and offshore.
- Provide hands-on technical support on-site and remotely, including planning and preparing service interventions.
- Follow company and client health, safety, and environment requirements, policies, and quality systems to ensure high standards of safety and quality.
- Travel an estimated 150+ days per year.
- Previous maritime or offshore experience is a strong advantage.
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- PALFINGER offers mentoring, international learning tracks, and a central learning platform with technical and leadership courses.
- A PALFINGER career story shows an IT intern advancing from Brazil to SAP module supervisor.
- PALFINGER apprentices learn hands-on with experts, and many move into specialist or leadership positions.
What critics are saying
- PALFINGER's July 2026 report said volatile markets and delayed customer investment decisions affected HY1 results, raising workload uncertainty.
- PALFINGER's July 2026 plan targets EUR 25 million savings from 2027 via automation and structural changes, creating role uncertainty.
- PALFINGER's April 2026 report says U.S. tariffs weighed on North American demand and profitability, exposing regional roles to policy shifts.
What makes PALFINGER unique
- PALFINGER reports 5,000+ sales and service centres in 130+ countries; Hiab's 2025 report lists over 3,000 sales and service locations.
- PALFINGER lists boats, davits, and deck equipment alongside land products; Hiab describes its focus as on-road load handling.
- PALFINGER reports 30 manufacturing sites and a global network of sales, installation, and service hubs.
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