Servicetechniker (w/m/d)

Palfinger - Portsmouth, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Portsmouth, VA

10,001+ employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Service Engineer at PALFINGER is responsible for conducting services, testing, and inspections on lifeboats and davit/winch systems globally. This role involves diagnosing and repairing Palfinger cranes and life-saving equipment, applying technical knowledge in hydraulics, electronics, and mechanics to ensure operational efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct services, participate in testing, commissioning, and annual & 5-year inspections on lifeboats and davit/winch systems globally.
• Complete service reports.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul Palfinger cranes and/or Life Saving Equipment (LSE).
• Apply electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical theory and related knowledge to test and modify operational electrical machinery.
• Apply electronic control equipment and circuitry, hydraulic circuits and components, and mechanical equipment.

Requirements

• Technical background with proven experience in hydraulic construction.
• Marine/offshore experience.
• Experience in servicing engineering.
• Sound theoretical knowledge of cranes, hydraulics, and electrical systems in the marine/fishing industry environment.
• 3-5 years of experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (pending upon state).
• Wellness program offered.
• Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.