Are you passionate about industrial automation and new technologies?
Would you like to work on innovative international projects across various logistics and warehousing markets with willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for system commissioning, customer support, and project activities, with travel comprising up to 60% of the role.
If yes, the position of Controls Project Engineer could be the ideal next step in your career and professional growth.
Your Position
As a Controls Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, implementation, and commissioning of automation control systems, primarily using PLCs and industrial PCs (FSC). You will work closely with clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, programming, and commissioning of sortation and automation systems using PLCs and FSC.
- Develop and maintain detailed control system documentation, including specifications, functional descriptions, software programs, and system architecture.
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
- Lead site commissioning and troubleshoot control issues during the start-up phase.
- Interface directly with clients and suppliers to clarify technical specifications and resolve issues.
- Conduct training sessions for operational and maintenance staff on system functionality and troubleshooting.
- Monitor system performance during production ramp-up and analyze incidents to recommend corrective actions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in engineering standards and quality assurance practices.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, labor risk prevention, and industrial regulations.
Your Profile
As a successful Controls Project Engineer, you bring a combination of technical expertise, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred but not mandatory.
- Candidates with relevant technical certifications, vocational training, apprenticeships, or equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.
- Recent Graduates and Early Career Professionals are encouraged to apply.
- Solid understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar) is preferred; exposure through academic projects, internships, training programs, or certification courses is also valued
- Knowledge of TCP/IP communications.
- Familiarity with SCADA/HMI systems and fieldbus technologies (e.g., Profinet, Profibus, ASi).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for control logic and system debugging.
- Ability to interpret and create electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Effective communicator in both Spanish and English (minimum B2 level).
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for system commissioning and customer support.
- Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting in field environments is a strong plus.
Our Offer
As a Controls Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to be part of complex and meaningful automation projects that shape the future of logistics. We offer:
- A full-time role in a dynamic, innovative, and international environment.
- A structured onboarding and training plan to accelerate your development.
- 20 vacation days, plus Easter and Christmas holiday weeks, and a punch of Fridays with a reduced schedule.
- Flexible compensation plan.
- Access to learning platforms and tailored training programs.
- Career progression opportunities in a growing global organization recognized as a "Top Employer".
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics, Control Systems, or related (preferred)
- Relevant technical certifications, vocational training, apprenticeships, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Solid understanding of industrial automation and control systems
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar) or equivalent exposure
- Knowledge of TCP/IP communications
- Familiarity with SCADA/HMI systems and fieldbus technologies (Profinet, Profibus, ASi)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for control logic and system debugging
- Ability to interpret and create electrical schematics and technical documentation
- Effective communication in Spanish and English (minimum B2 level)
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for commissioning and customer support (up to 60%)
- Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting in field environments
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.
