Controls Project Engineer I | Pune, India | Full-time
If you are passionate about industrial automation, PLC-based control systems, and delivering advanced automation solutions for material handling environments, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Your Role:
As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, integration, and commissioning of Low-Level Controls (LLC) software for medium-to-large automated material handling systems. You will work with Siemens PLC technologies, SCADA, HMI, drives, and safety systems to deliver reliable and high-quality control solutions.
You will collaborate with multidisciplinary and international project teams, support customer-facing activities, provide technical guidance to junior engineers, and contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of Vanderlande's controls solutions.
What you will do/Key Responsibilities:
Controls Software Development & Engineering
Design, develop, and test LLC software for medium-to-large automated material handling systems using Siemens TIA Portal.
Develop functional PLC software based on customer requirements, project specifications, and standard controls architecture.
Program and configure Siemens PLC systems using Ladder Logic, FBD, STL, and SCL.
Configure and integrate PLC, HMI, SCADA, drives, and safety systems.
Apply reusable software modules, library structures, and standardized controls solutions.
Develop and maintain technical documentation including functional specifications, interface documents, and engineering deliverables.
Testing, Integration & Commissioning
Perform engineering, simulation, emulation, FAT, SAT, and site commissioning activities.
Troubleshoot software, communication, PLC, HMI, and controls-related issues during testing and commissioning.
Perform system integration activities with SCADA, Equipment Management, Mechanical, Electrical, and Safety disciplines.
Use Siemens diagnostic tools such as Proneta and online diagnostics for troubleshooting and system validation.
Support backup, version management, and software configuration activities.
Prepare test plans, commissioning documentation, and reports to support successful project delivery.
Support successful project handover and completion of Service Take Over (STO) deliverables.
Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement
Identify project risks, technical issues, and dependencies and recommend appropriate mitigation actions.
Support customer meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions when required.
Mentor junior Controls Engineers and provide technical guidance during engineering, testing, and commissioning activities.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, development processes, and quality guidelines.
Contribute to software standardization and continuous improvement of products, tools, and engineering processes.
Report technical progress, deviations, risks, and issues to the Project Lead Engineer and Group Leader.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams across global locations.
What you bring:
7+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation and PLC-based control systems.
Proven experience in engineering, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automated material handling or industrial automation systems.
Experience working on international projects and site commissioning activities is preferred.
Strong hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal for PLC development, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
Good understanding of SCADA systems and system integration.
Experience with HMI development, screen configuration, alarms, diagnostics, and operator interfaces.
Strong knowledge of:
Ladder Logic
Function Block Diagram (FBD)
Statement List (STL)
Structured Control Language (SCL)
Hands-on experience with:
PROFINET
PROFIBUS
AS-i
Familiarity with Siemens engineering and diagnostic tools including Proneta, online diagnostics, backup, and version management.
Working knowledge of Siemens PLC concepts including data blocks, indirect addressing, reusable software modules, and library structures.
Basic to intermediate experience with Safety PLC programming, testing, and troubleshooting.
Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View is an added advantage.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams.
Willingness to travel internationally for commissioning and customer support, approximately 50–70%.
About Vanderlande:
Vanderlande makes automated systems that handle baggage at airports and sort parcels in logistics networks around the world. At airports, our technology manages the complete bag journey—from check-in and security screening through to the reclaim belt. In parcel logistics, our systems power the networks that get packages to customers' doors.
At Vanderlande, you will find the space to aspire, to grow, and to achieve something that matters, with people who bring out the best in each other.
Website: www.vanderlande.com
What we offer:
Working at Vanderlande comes with the support and space to grow, achieve, and enjoy the journey. Here is what that looks like in practice:
Competitive Salary Package
30 days of annual leave (pro-rated from the start of the financial year), including:
22 paid leave days
8 sick/casual leave days
Applicable government holidays
Flexible and hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance
Access to Vanderlande Academy and a wide range of learning and development programs
Comprehensive medical insurance coverage, including parental coverage
Opportunities to participate in diverse Vanderlande communities, networks, and employee initiatives
Opportunity to collaborate globally with engineering teams and international customers
Exposure to advanced automation and material handling technologies
How we work
We work by three values: Every day better, We care, and Team play.
In practice, this means we drive customer success, lead with transparency, celebrate what we achieve together, and do what we say.
Ready to apply?
Are you interested in this position? Apply directly via our careers page with your CV/Resume.
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation and PLC-based control systems
- Experience engineering, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting automated material handling or industrial automation systems
- Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal for PLC development, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning
- Understanding of SCADA systems and system integration
- Experience with HMI development, screen configuration, alarms, diagnostics, and operator interfaces
- Strong knowledge of Ladder Logic, FBD, STL, and SCL
- Hands-on experience with PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and AS-i
- Familiarity with Siemens engineering and diagnostic tools, including Proneta, online diagnostics, backup, and version management
- Working knowledge of Siemens PLC concepts, including data blocks, indirect addressing, reusable software modules, and library structures
- Basic to intermediate experience with Safety PLC programming, testing, and troubleshooting
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams
- Willingness to travel internationally approximately 50–70% for commissioning and customer support
- Experience working on international projects and site commissioning activities
- Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanderlande and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanderlande.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with day‑one eligibility in many U.S. roles and employer‑paid protections that reduce out‑of‑pocket exposure. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision are a clear strength.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
Vanderlande Insights
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
