System Simulation Engineering - Product Line Loader Cranes (f/m/d)

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.

System Simulation Engineering - Product Line Loader Cranes (f/m/d)

We are currently looking for a System Simulation Engineer - Product Line Loader Cranes (f/m/d). As part of the Architecture and Virtual Engineering team, you will contribute to defining and governing the system architecture for PALFINGER Loader Cranes. The team plays a key role in bridging the gap between conceptual system engineering and practical product development, with the goal of enabling component re-use, reducing development time, and driving digital engineering methods for future crane generations.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

* Develop and maintain simulation models of loader crane systems using MBSE/MBD methods, tools, and standards with focus on hydraulic and mechatronic behaviour
* Support innovation and virtual validation of loader cranes during the product development process
* Perform system analysis using simulation and measurement data to improve model accuracy
* Collaborate with cross disciplinary engineering teams to support product development
* Contribute to continuous improvement and reuse of simulation models, methods, and workflows

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

* Completed technical or scientific Master's degree with focus on modelling and simulation of technical systems
* Several years of experience in model based development and simulation of technical systems like cranes
* Practical experience in simulation or virtual testing, ideally with hydraulic systems
* Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape or comparable simulation tools
* Solid technical understanding across mechanics, hydraulics, electronics, and software domains
* Analytical and structured working style as well as problem solving capability in technical contexts, fluent in German and English skills desirable, spoken and written

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

Curious about this position or want to learn more? Reach out. Minimum yearly gross salary according to Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 53.241,02 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.