Our Role in the PALFINGER Group
PALFINGER China plays a strategic role within the PALFINGER Group as a production, sales, and service hub for Asia, supporting both regional and global demand.
Our contributions include:
Manufacturing & Production:
- Rudong plant: Asia’s largest base, producing cranes and hooklifts, supporting the global supply chain
- Qingdao plant: Producing marine lifesaving equipment for domestic and international markets
Sales & Distribution: Managing sales and after-sales service for cranes, hooklifts, and railway cranes, plus import/export activities
Joint Ventures & Partnerships: Collaborating with SANY SPV for crane solutions and Jiangyin Neptune Marine Equipment for marine lifesaving products
Technological Development: Developing lifting equipment adapted to local market needs
Strategic Market Role: Ensuring China’s plants serve as production powerhouses while fostering long-term partnerships in construction and marine sectors
Careers and Opportunities
At PALFINGER China, you’ll find a workplace that values professional growth, teamwork, and achievement as we continuously aim to reach out, reach up, and reach beyond. We offer opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, sales, after-sales service, logistics, and core administrative functions.
Our most common roles include:
Manufacturing: Assembly, Welding, Quality Inspection
Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Process
Sales & After-sales Service
Logistics and Supply Chain Specialists
Administrative Functions
Where We Work
- Rudong, Nantong: Cranes & Hooklifts Production
- Shanghai: Sales, Service & Imports/Exports
- Qingdao: Marine Lifesaving Equipment Production
- Shanghai / Jiangyin (Marine JV): Marine Equipment Sales & Service
Our People and Culture
At PALFINGER China, people are at the heart of our success. Our teams thrive on trust, collaboration, and hands-on professionalism. We encourage learning, innovation, and personal growth to give every employee the opportunity to make an impact.
GET TO KNOW OUR COLLEAGUES FROM CHINA
Allan Z., HSEQ Manager from PALFINGER Equipment (Nantong) Co., Ltd
Working at PALFINGER has advanced my career from Quality Supervisor at SANY PALFINGER SPV to HSEQ Manager at PALFINGER Equipment Nantong. My responsibilities have expanded across EHSQ, broadening my professional expertise and leadership. PALFINGER provides the platform to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully."
Yulia C., Mechanical Engineer SANY PALFINGER SPV Equipment Co., Ltd.
“What I love most about working at PALFINGER is the opportunity to turn my ideas, intelligence, and engineering expertise into lifting solutions that create real value for our customers. Seeing my designs become products that help people and drive company success gives me a deep sense of achievement.”
Evans Z., Head of Service China PALFINGER Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
“Trust and flexibility stand out at PALFINGER. Everyone can focus on their work without worrying unnecessarily, and choose a working style that suits them. This balance between life and work makes PALFINGER a great place to grow and achieve.”
Benefits at PALFINGER China
Statutory social insurance and housing fund contributions
Annual health check-ups
Paid annual leave and public holidays per local regulations
Professional training and career development opportunities
Employee activities and team-building events
