Job Description
Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities):
- Knowledge of PLC and HMI Programming
- Understand TCP/IP message protocol and troubleshoot via log files.
- Complete system I/O and device-level checkout and validation. Troubleshoot and correct component problems (PLC, field devices, network repeaters, etc.) as required.
- Conduct testing, validate, and troubleshoot various communications and controls networks such as Ethernet IP, Device Net, Control Net, Profi-bus, AS-I, and CAN.
- Conduct mechanical adjustment of installed equipment
- Conduct training for internal and customer teams
- Work with CSC on incident- management for Vanderlande supported material handling solutions
- Support of Low-Level-Controls systems, and PLC issues raised by customers
- Able to diagnose, and rectify Low-Level-Controls and PLC faults within tight deadlines
- Work to process and escalate as required
- Work hand in hand with Process and IT Engineer to analyze data and logistics processes and the automation solution to make improvement proposals for the total logistics process in both systems and operational terms.
- Quantify benefits of proposed improvements by utilizing data analytics (industry standard metrics such as payback period, ROI, etc.).
- Clearly report to external and internal customers on status of system and operations and provide useful insights.
- Act at an operational and tactical level by presenting the benefits of system and operational improvements through business cases, reports, workshops, etc in a convincing and constructive way to internal and external customers.
- Write up incident summaries and provide reports as and when required
- Willing to work on shift and be on out of hours on call cover
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university; or 4 to 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience supporting automated systems using electro-mechanical skills.
- Experienced in HMI & SCADA systems
- Practical knowledge in I/O bus systems (ASI, Profibus, Profinet)
- Must understand system perspective, requirements and familiarized with project life cycle
- Strong communication skills, both spoken and written
- Experience with high-level controls (SCADA, IT Networks, databases, software, etc.)
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to attain and sustain an Airport I.D. Badge
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program
- 2+ years of experience in engineering material handling solutions with knowledge of the following systems - Allen Bradley PLC systems
- Experience supporting Hotline/Helpdesk operations.
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies):
- Understand Controls software for automated logistics systems
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to prioritize work as and when needed
- Good team player
- Willing to learn and improve technical capabilities
- Pragmatic and proactive
- Good analytical skills with use of software such as xcel and other data analytic tools.
- Solution-oriented attitude
- Great troubleshooter and problem solver
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Top Skills
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.
