Join our Pfannenberg Team!
The Pfannenberg Group is an internationally active family business in the field of electro-technology.
We develop, manufacture and sell technical products of the highest quality in the fields of thermal management of electrical enclosures, signaling technology and process cooling. Our objective is “Protecting Man, Machine and the Environment”. We promote the individual development of our employees by target-oriented management and extensive education and training. Many of the daily challenges we face, are often solved in teamwork.
Versatile tasks, high workplace safety, performance-oriented salaries, international career opportunities and a work-life balance: What are you waiting for?
Check out our open positions below and apply. It’s that easy!
Open Positions
Great Minds Welcome!
Are you interested in working for Pfannenberg? Here you can find our current available positions with a detailed description of the responsibilities and the requirements.
If you don’t see something that matches your qualifications at this time, check back soon. We are a growing company, and update our list often.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER
This position is not remote.
As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will work to drive process improvement and to introduce new processes and new equipment. You might help conduct make/buy analysis, work in facilities planning, introduce new products, or plan future projects. While working in this cross-functional role, you will interface with many different departments in Pfannenberg, including engineering, quality, purchasing, planning, logistics, and production to coordinate the release of new products, sustain the production of existing products, or conduct failure analysis of returned projects. This role requires a “can-do” attitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Develop new manufacturing processes and equipment to meet market/manufacturing demands
- Oversee execution of manufacturing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Design, validate and commission new production equipment and tooling, monitor modifications and upgrades, and troubleshoot existing processes
- Automate manual processes
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve quality and increase productivity
- Use data to identify, design, and implement internal process improvements
- Utilize Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to improve manufacturing operation
- Assist in risk assessment for the health and safety of company staff
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain, to ensure smooth production ramp-up for new products
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve material quality and to negotiate cost-effective solutions
- Mentor, support and train junior engineers and manufacturing staff
- Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends to drive innovation within the manufacturing processes
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or a related technical field
- 5-8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in an engineering capacity
- Demonstrated technical leadership skills and project management ability with an expertise in manufacturing
- Personal experience with manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.) Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.
- A strong passion for manufacturing and a thirst for continuous improvement
- Interpersonal skills to effectively work with other team members
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with ERP systems (SAP), SolidWorks and Product Data Management (PDM)
- Hands-on involvement in manufacturing
- Microsoft Office project management software; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Knowledge or familiarity of JI, and cell manufacturing principles
- Knowledge or familiarity of standard costing, routing and Bill of Material development
- Knowledge or familiarity with ISO 9001 regulations desirable.
- Problem solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong Listening, oral and written communication skills
PLANNER
On-Site position currently located in Lancaster, NY with relocation to Alden, NY expected end of year 2025.
Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining proper planning parameters in ERP system to maintain inventory levels that are fiscally responsible and achieve a high level of delivery satisfaction. This candidate must understand MRP/ERP methodology, and participation in previous ERP system implementation is a plus.
Experience working with Lean Manufacturing Principles and Tools is preferred, and previous experience as a Planner or Scheduler in a manufacturing environment is required.
To be successful in this position, you must enjoy working in a team environment, be willing to share expertise, and have effective communication skills within the team and the entire organization. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is required. SAP preferred.
APPLICATION ENGINEER
Location: Lancaster, NY – NOTE: Moving to Alden, NY end of 2025
Department: PSA – Product Management
Summary:
Understand customer needs and make recommendations on appropriate solutions. Provide support during all phases of the sales process, working in conjunction with sales, engineering and the operation’s team to assure complete customer satisfaction. Articulate complex technology into easy-to-understand communication to non-technical audience while still able to converse in a technical manner with engineers at all levels. Document and share special application case to use for teaching or as marketing material to help generate sales. Be the voice of the customer to better improve customer experience. Work in concert with Product Manager to lead and participate in cross-functional projects supporting overall business growth. Able to leverage engineering background to contribute as an individual contributor to support customer while providing leadership through influence to ensure success of projects.
Responsibilities
- Provides recommendations and technical information to customers, channel partners and sales team in matters pertaining to applications.
- Maintains product expertise and detailed knowledge of the products supporting our commercial team and customer
- Creates and conducts technical training program for sales personnel, channel partners and end-users
- Participate in the development and maintenance of technical information on the website
- Lead competition benchmarking work including testing and proper documentation
- Represent company in trade organization or industry association staying ahead of industry trend
- Write technical articles/whitepapers on technical subjects benefiting the industry
- Prepare comprehensive technical proposal involving system design of thermal management system i.e. chillers, heat exchangers, piping
- Coordinate activity with internal team, vendors, outside technical consultant and customer for completion of such projects
- Consults with Engineering and various departments regarding product development, service recommendations, product test results, customer complaints, inspection methods and costs of new product development in relation to sales potential
- As necessary, step in as project manager to plan, scope and oversee local/global projects to ensure completion within time and budget
Qualification
- BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience/knowledge
- 2+ years’ experience in technical support or sales role, and project management familiarity is a plus
- Experience with industrial refrigeration, fluid cooling systems and/or logic controls (PLC)
- Computer Skills: MS Office. Navision, Salesforce, SAP and LabVIEW are a plus
CREATIVE DESIGNER
Opportunity
Pfannenberg USA is looking to expand its Marketing team within the Americas with a creative designer experienced in designing content for digital communications (web, social, online channels), motion communications (video and animations) and print communication (catalogs and printed literature). If you have this experience and are a team player that can work independently to develop content to drive business growth in an industrial marketing environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Act as a partner with marketing and product management in concept development translating the business needs/applications and creative direction into visually engaging and effective final assets
- Design and develop content for internal and external marketing communications
- Execute daily tasks – including product asset creation, asset production and content management with a high attention to detail
- Assist with promoting the Pfannenberg brand across multiple business units, marketing channels (social, web, print, video, tradeshows) and markets
- Support all operational marketing activities
- Support File Structure and Organization of Content
- Support consistent adherence to brand guidelines and the evolution of the guide across platforms
- Support the global Pfannenberg business, interpret specific market needs and customize assets as required.
Requirements – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field
- 3-5 years’ paid professional experience as a Graphic Designer with strong graphic design/ visual design background focused on digital platforms
- Must be creative as well as detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to communicate rationale behind design choices
- Proofreading skills preferred
- Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Express etc.) and Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint
- Experience building websites, including knowledge of HTML & CSS and additional internet technologies
- Experience with Adobe Premier, After Effects or video/sound editing preferred
- Familiarity with KeyShot or other 3D design and rendering software preferred
- Solid understanding of typography, layout and professional design standards
- Organized and self-driven with the ability to manage multiple, varied projects with time sensitive deadlines
- Creative ability to offer multiple design concepts
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and on a team in a corporate environment
- Comfortable receiving input and making changes to designs based on team feedback
- Portfolio of projects and design work required, please include links to recent design work.
ASSEMBLER
We are looking for an Assembler for our Production Department. Responsible for the building of air conditioner units and air to water heat exchangers. This involves: Metal fabrication, using wiring schematics to assembly electrical boxes/wiring unit, brazing and soldering copper pipes, general assembly techniques, ability to use power tools, lifting up to 50lbs, twisting, bending and reaching, standing for long periods of time, able to work overtime and Saturdays and the ability to work within a team.
Pay: $18/hr
WAREHOUSE GENERAL
We are looking for a team player with the ability to pick, pack and pull material for fast passed shipping, receiving and production warehouse. Will be cross trained for shipping/receiving. Must be customer focused with a sense of urgency, good follow through, follow up and prioritization skills. Must be computer literate. Fork lift experience a must. Prior warehouse experience and scanner use a plus.
Pay: $18/hr
INTERN
Internships are opened for various departments. Please click on “Apply here” for more information.
