Job TitleIntegration Engineer I
Job Description
Job Description – Integration Engineer
Do you like to organize, design, and conduct tests on system level?
Do you like to take an extra step, analyzing the root cause of a failed test, and initiating the process to decide on solutions for this cause?
Do you like to travel, meeting many cultures and seeing places?
Then apply now as Integration Engineer in our System Design and Integration department.
Vanderlande understands the complexities associated with operating a successful warehousing, airport and parcel operation and delivers future proof logistic process automation. These automation systems are composed of many (electro-) mechanical, controls, and IT components, built by teams in various parts of the world and must be integrated with other (software) systems to support the processes of our customers.
As an Integration Engineer, you are involved in integrating the various components and (sub)systems into a solution. This is especially challenging for large and complex automation systems consisting of individual carrier systems, automatic storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, robots, conveyors, control software and IT infrastructure. You test the system to ensure that it works according to the design.
Test- and integration engineers contribute to the success of projects.
Your responsibilities
Your main tasks and responsibilities will be:
- Collaborate with the Integration Manager in the test designs and test plans based on system design, risk analysis and customer demands.
- Organization of test preparation meetings, both internally and with the customer and other subcontractors.
- Direct and main dialogue between the project team and the customer in all matters related to Integration and Commissioning.
- Set up and configure test environments and the test tooling, prepare the test execution for SFT (factory) & SST (site).
- Optimization of resources and times to reduce costs.
- Execute the integration, system, and customer acceptance tests on-site.
- Analyze and report the test results, (production) problems and verify solutions.
- Ensure that the pertinent Test Records are kept, in accordance with the Integration Plan.
- Discuss results with developers, solution architects / customers or other team members.
- Prepare and implement a procedure for the management of Non-conformities and Corrective Actions, follow-up on them and manage their closure.
As an Integration Engineer you report to the Integration Manager. Based on your field of interest there is an opportunity to grow to an Integration Manager role.
Relevant technical aspects
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Experience with data analysis tools SQL, Splunk, QlikView, etc.
- An advanced level of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
- Good knowledge of Systems Engineering and / or Software development.
- Good knowledge of testing methodologies and techniques.
- Basic knowledge of PLCs Siemens.
- Basic knowledge of the mechanical, electrical and network (IT) parts.
Profile requirements
You are an analytical problem solver who thinks in a systems perspective. You can manage small details while keeping an eye on the big picture. You like to work together in an international multi-disciplinary team of engineers.
- You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in appropriate field of study (Computer sciences, electrical / electronical engineering, process engineering, etc.).
- 1 to 3 years of experience of business or system analysis, data mining, business intelligence
- Preferably a background in automated handling systems (airports, parcel, or warehousing)
- Listening and ability to communicate (written and verbal) both within the organization (global) and with all levels of customers.
- Team player.
- Proactive and result orientation.
- Ability to analyze the requirements indicated in the specifications and prepare and/or adapt test plans accordingly.
- Coordination with the different work fronts (installation and commissioning) to verify the completion of areas/elements necessary for tests.
- Predisposition to work in a demanding work environment and ability to find solutions that allow progress with the tests.
- Able to build an excellent rapport with customers.
- You are willing to travel for about 60% of the time.
- Fluent in Spanish and English.
- Knowledge of automated test-tools (execution, result registration, test management) is preferred.
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.
