Controls Project Engineer

Job TitleControls Project Engineer

Job Description

As a (Senior) Controls Project Engineer within Vanderlande’s Airport and Parcel Solutions (APS) business unit, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems that drive the efficiency of parcel handling projects. Your expertise in controls will be vital in ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software components, enabling reliable and optimized performance across highly complex material handling systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects at major parcel hubs globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of control systems for parcel handling systems, ensuring the systems meet technical and functional requirements.

• Develop hardware and software solutions (including PLC systems) that ensure seamless integration of control components with mechanical and electrical systems.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, to ensure control systems are aligned with project goals and customer requirements.

• Create detailed project plans, manage schedules, and coordinate team activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Document system specifications, interface designs, and test plans for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and Commissioning Acceptance Tests (CAT).

• Oversee testing and validation processes to ensure the control systems meet customer expectations and performance standards.

• Manage the configuration and integration of software throughout all project phases, ensuring alignment with the overall system architecture.

• Drive standardization efforts for control system platforms and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in industrial controls and PLC programming, particularly Siemens, within material handling solutions.

• Strong understanding of control systems design, hardware/software integration, and system commissioning.

• Proven experience managing control system projects from design to customer handover.

• Willingness to travel internationally for project execution and oversight.

Key Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex system integration challenges.

• Excellent project management skills, ensuring control system projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.

• A focus on continuous improvement, driving standardization and innovation in control system development.

• Identify new opportunities to enhance control system performance and efficiency.

• Validate system performance through thorough FAT/SAT testing.

• Troubleshoot control system issues quickly to maintain system performance.

• Ensure control systems are seamlessly integrated into larger parcel systems.

Our company

Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

At Vanderlande, you can develop your career, satisfy your ambitions, aspire to new heights, while enjoying personal growth and thriving on achievement.

What do we offer​

In the challenging and responsible position of Controls Project Engineer you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.​

We are looking for both medior and senior candidates. This position offers a competitive salary range of €3.600,00 up to €5.500,00 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale. 

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:​
 

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).​

• Flexible working hours.​

• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).​

• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.

• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.​

• Working from home allowance.​

• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.​

• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.​

• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.​

• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.​

• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Your application 

If the role of Controls Project Engineer appeals to you, then please apply now by completing the application form, and uploading your CV and covering letter. For more information, please contact Michelle van der Schoot (Senior Recruiter) on +31 413 49 52 41.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

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