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Manager Virtual Engineering (f/m/d)

24.04.2026

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

 

The Architecture and Virtual Engineering team defines and governs the system architecture for PALFINGER Loader Cranes. We bridge the gap between conceptual system engineering and practical product development to enable component reuse, reduce development time and drive digital methods for future crane generations.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive the transition to a fully model based and virtual engineering environment for Loader Cranes
  • Develop and validate innovative crane functions through simulation and virtual testing
  • Define and implement MBSE/MBD methods, tools, and standards
  • Setup and lead international virtualization teams and projects, strengthen the global development network
  • Establish knowledge management and KPI tracking

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

  • Technical or scientific Master’s degree with subject relevance to modelling / simulation of technical systems and Proven experience in model based virtualization and system simulation, ideally in mobile machinery or commercial vehicles
  • Advanced know how in MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape or comparable tools
  • Solid technical understanding across mechanics, hydraulics, electronics, and software domains
  • Strong analytical, communicative and leadership skills
  • Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
  • Further training and international career opportunities
  • Corporate health management "PALfit"
  • Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
  • Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
  • Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

Minimum yearly gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 60.962,30 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.

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

 

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Location

Köstendorf

Palfinger Europe GmbH
Moosmühlstraße 1 , 5203 Köstendorf
Austria
Palfinger Köstendorf

Location benefits

  • Learning Opportunities
  • Company Doctor
  • Food Allowances
  • Company mobile phone (function related)
  • Fitness Programs
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Health Measures
  • Good transport connection
  • Homeoffice (function related)
  • Canteen
  • Employee discounts
  • Parking facilities
  • Job Ticket