Field Service Engineer(m/f/d) Automation - Marine

PALFINGER; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Inspiring environment

PALFINGER MARINE family

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PALFINGER MARINE, part of PALFINGER, invites a Service Engineer to support projects and operations in IAT/FAT/SAT and to follow up commissioning activities at customer job sites with the service execution team.

The role involves executing testing of Palfinger MHS products, identifying needed adjustments, and driving solutions with the technical lead. You will document improvements and ensure services meet contractual commitments.

Qualifications

• Technical education or equivalent combination of education/experience in Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electro/Automation/PLC disciplines.
• Maritime/offshore experience is advantageous.
• Good English language skills, written and spoken.
• Excellent cooperation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to systematically fault trace complex technical issues.
• Structured, creative, and able to multi-task.
• Offshore health certificate qualification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing, installation, commissioning, warranty, service, and maintenance tasks with detailed work packages, including HSE considerations.
• Adhere to HSE policies and participate in safety routines.
• Maintain daily service reports, punch lists, non-conformances and HSE registers; store documents on designated platforms.
• Ensure a clean, organized work environment and timely time-sheet approvals.
• Support project success and continuous improvement through lessons learned sessions with product owners.

Skills

Mechanical

Hydraulic

Electro/Automation/PLC

Siemens - TIA/S7

HMI

Frequency Drives

Maritime/Offshore experience

English language skills

Cooperation and communication

Independent and team work

Fault tracing complex issues

Structured and multi-task

Offshore health certificate

Education

Technical education or equivalent

Job description

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.

The Service Engineer will primarily work towards project / operations in the IAT / FAT and SAT stages. In addition, the Service Engineer will be following up commissioning activates ongoing at customer job sites in collaboration with Service execution team.

The Service Engineer will be responsible to execute testing of Palfinger MHS products in close collaboration with PL – technical department / technical lead. During the execution of work scope, it is the responsibility of the Service Engineer to identify needed product adjustments/changes across disciplines and be the main driver together with technical lead to find solutions in order to solve the identified challenges.

Communicating improvement needs/proposals and working actively for the implementation of routines and procedures under his/her responsibility.

The ultimate responsibility of this role is to make sure that Palfinger Marine is providing professional services according to the individual contractual commitments for the equipment delivered to clients, and its results are contributing to the Global Marine Customer Service Performance.

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Your responsibilities

• Operational Execution & Planning: Carry out testing, installation, commissioning, warranty, service, and maintenance tasks based on detailed work packages and plans, including mobilization and demobilization meetings, scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and HSE considerations.
• Compliance & Safety: Adhere strictly to Palfinger Marine’s and customer HSE policies, travel regulations, working hour provisions, and participate in safety routines like Tool Box Talks and Safe Job Analysis.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate daily updates including service reports, punch lists, non-conformance and HSE registers, and ensure all documentation is stored on designated platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Basecamp, Smartsheet).
• Workplace Standards: Ensure a clean and organized work environment, promote a high-performance culture, and secure external approval of time sheets on a daily/weekly basis.
• Additional Duties: Perform other assigned tasks as needed to support project success and continuous improvement through lessons learned sessions with product owners.

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Your Qualifications

• Technical education or equivalent combination of education/experience in one or several of the following disciplines: Mechanical / hydraulic, Electro / Automation / PLC, Siemens - TIA / S7, HMI, Frequency Drives
• Maritime / Offshore experience is an advantage
• Good English language skills written and spoken
• Excellent cooperation and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Ability to systematically fault trace complex technical issues
• Structured, creative and have the ability to multi-task
• Qualification for offshore health certificate is mandatory

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What we offer

• An interesting, diversified and challenging job for the hands-on and professional candidate
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• An inspiring working environment
• You have the chance to be part of the fast-growing PALFINGER MARINE family

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