Engineer for Tuning Center projects and SAP Variant Configuration (f/m/d)

Modena | Posted on 02.09.2026

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. 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.

 

Within the Product Line AWP, you as Engineer for Tuning Center projects are responsible to take care of Tuning center activities / Sales projects. You evaluate the feasibility - from technical perspective – of all requests from Sales Team and execute them according to defined timeline after final approval from Product Management.

The analysis of all needed tasks to complete the project, the Design of components, assemblies and drawings in Creo and related Bill of Materials in SAP is your main task.

In your role you are responsible to support Sales requests and create – out of Tuning Center projects – solutions or models which can be finally serialized.

In your second Role as a Specialist SAP Variant Configuration you develop the full variant configuration in the classic method (LO-VC) and support the implementation of the AVC method. In your responsibility is the implementation of all Business Models for Customer oriented Solutions. You support Product & Project Management during creation of Variant Specification Sheets and take Ownership after Gate 3. In your role you support the R&D Department during implementation of the configuration logic and e-BoM development.

You work in international Project groups in different locations global virtual or in presence.

If you qualify only to one Responsibility, do not hesitate to apply. This Position could be also split in various Engineering role combinations.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Creation of an overview of all relevant activities which contribute to finalize the project
  • Design of Aluminum, Steel and Composite components, assemblies and drawings in Creo and Creation of Bill of Materials
  • Interface to external and internal Departments like Serial development, Prototype, Assembly, Hydraulic, Electric, Software, Sales and Product Management
  • Variant configuration for various Product Solutions in SAP S/4 Hana and Maintenance of Variant Specification Sheets
  • Transfer of Customer, Sales and Product Management Requirements into Configuration logic and Represent Function in Projects and steering committees

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

  • University degree or higher education in a technical profession
  • Good CAD knowledge preferable in Creo and good SAP knowledge in S/4 Hana and R/3 ECC
  • Good Product knowledge and good knowledge of Microsoft’s package (mainly MS Teams, MS Office)
  • Self-motivation, structured and high work ethics
  • Fluent Italian and Business English is mandatory

WE OFFER

 
  •  Work life balance – up to 25 days paid vacation days
  • Annual Welfare Bonus: €200 net per year to support your well-being.
  • Industry-Standard Contract: Employment under the national Metalworking Contract, ensuring fair conditions and benefits.
  •  Food for our body - Access to our on-site canteen with high-quality meals available for just €2 and free fresh fruits twice per week
  • A friendly and pro-active team and opportunity to become part of PALFINGER Group, a globally recognized brand known for innovation and excellence in lifting solutions

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

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Talent Acquisition Specialist EMEA

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