Team Lead Control Systems

PALFINGER MARINE NORWAY AS; Bergen; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working hours

An inspiring international environment

Designe kontrollsystemer

Job summary

PALFINGER MARINE NORWAY AS in Bergen seeks a Team Lead for the Control System department to guide a skilled group of control system and automation engineers across Norway and Poland.

You will manage people, drive technical solutions, and contribute hands‑on to offshore and marine equipment development, ensuring high‑quality software and documentation.

This role offers leadership opportunities in a global marine technology environment with development potential.

Qualifications

• MSc/BSc in Automation, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or similar.
• Leadership experience is advantageous for a team lead role.
• Experience with OT networks, cyber security and motion‑compensated systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the control systems team, ensuring clear delegation and performance improvement.
• Own and deliver robust control system solutions with cross‑functional teams (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, R&D, product owners).
• Define and optimize engineering workflows, tools, strategies, and ensure high‑quality software and documentation management.
• Design and develop complex control systems for offshore and marine equipment, including PLCs, VFDs, hydraulics, OT networks and cybersecurity.
• Support full project lifecycle activities from concept to commissioning and service.

Skills

Leadership experience

HMI programming

OT networks

Cybersecurity

PLC programming

Education

MSc in Automation or Mechatronics or Software Engineering

BSc in Automation or Mechatronics

Tools

TIA Portal

Siemens PLCs

VFDs

Job description

PALFINGER Marine Norway Offshore Cranes, Winches, Handling and Access Equipment (OC & WHA) group are strengthen the engineering team with a team leader position for the control system department.

The team consists of control system / automation engineers sitting in Bergen (Norway) and Gdynia (Poland) who are involved in the equipment’s entire life cycle, from developing new equipment and solutions, working directly in projects, supporting production, testing, commissioning and service. The position is in the Bergen office located at Nesttun. The team leader reports directly to the OC & WHA Engineering manager.

Join our Engineering team in Bergen (Nesttun) and lead a skilled group of Control System & Automation Engineers across Norway and Poland. As Team Lead, you will manage people, drive technical solutions, and contribute hands‑on to cutting‑edge offshore and marine equipment development.

Your Responsibilities:

Lead and develop the control systems team, ensuring efficient structure, clear task delegation, and continuous performance improvement.

Own and deliver robust control system solutions through close collaboration with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, R&D, and product owners).

Define and optimize engineering workflows, tools, strategies, and ensure high-quality software and documentation management.

Design and develop complex control systems for offshore and marine equipment, including PLCs, VFDs, hydraulics, OT networks and cybersecurity.

Support full project lifecycle activities, including concept development, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, service support and contribution to product innovation.

MSc/BSc in Automation, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or similar—leadership experience is an advantage.

Experience with frequency drives, OT networks and cyber security; motion-compensated systems is a plus.

What We Offer:

• A varied, challenging, and technology‑driven role within a growing global marine organization.
• Competitive compensation and flexible working hours.
• An inspiring international environment with opportunities for development
• Designe kontrollsystemer
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming
• PLS programmering
• Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal)

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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.

• Kontaktperson: Carl Henrik Persson