Vanderlande is the market-leading supplier of logistics automation. More than 600 airports use our baggage-handling systems, including 17 of the world’s top 20. We move over 4 billion pieces of luggage every year. We’ve also installed over 440 passenger security checkpoints in airports across the world. Our integrated, end-to-end solutions will keep airports running smoothly. So, whether it’s bag drop, storage, sortation, flight make-up or reclaim – we’ve got it covered. From check-in to boarding, you can be sure of a safe and efficient flow of passengers and their luggage – every time.
Your role
As an Integration Engineer, you play a key role in delivering complex airport systems from design into operation. Reporting to the Integration Manager, you work closely with Solution Architects, engineering teams, suppliers, and customers, you help transform system designs into reliable, operational solutions.
You are responsible for verifying that systems perform as designed and meet operational and customer requirements. Through integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities, you identify issues early, resolve technical challenges, and reduce risks before they impact system performance or project delivery.
Your work directly contributes to successful customer acceptance and operational readiness, ensuring systems perform as designed and are ready for a smooth handover into daily airport operations.
What do you do
- Execute integration, system, and customer acceptance tests in factory and on-site environments.
- Develop test plans, test cases, and test procedures based on system design, customer requirements, and risk assessments.
- Prepare and configure test environments and test tooling.
- Analyse test results, identify root causes, and verify solutions.
- Support the integration of mechanical, controls, software, and IT components into a single operational system.
- Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, customers, and project stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the integration and testing phases.
- Monitor progress, document results, and report findings.
- Contribute to the successful handover of systems into operational use.
What do you bring
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Industrial Automation, Information Technology, Logistics, or a related field.
- You have a good understanding of systems engineering principles and structured testing methodologies.
- You are an analytical problem solver who can balance attention to detail with a system-level perspective.
- You understand how different system components interact and contribute to overall system performance.
- You work effectively with engineers, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders in multidisciplinary environments.
- You communicate clearly and confidently in English.
- You are proactive, take ownership, and enjoy solving technical challenges.
- You’re willing to travel, for about 60% of your time. Travel depends on the project phases.
- Because of the environments in which our systems operate, such as airports, a security clearance (VOG and in some cases VGB) can be part of the role.
- Experience with industrial automation, PLCs, software integration, or IT infrastructure.
- Experience with automated test tools or test management tools.
- ISTQB or similar testing certification.
Your department
The IT & Integration department is part of the business unit Airport Solutions within Vanderlande Industries and is responsible for the system design, testing, and integration of Airport systems worldwide. We are working for European customers like Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, London Heathrow Airport but also for our international customers like Hong Kong International Airport and JFK.
What we offer
In this challenging and responsible position, 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.
This position offers a competitive salary range of € 3867 to € 5248 gross 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
Are you interested in this position? Then apply now directly on our workday vacancy link with your resume and a short summary about your interest in this role.
- For this role, you must be based in the Netherlands and must possess legal authorization to work in the Netherlands at the time of applying. Non fulfillment of this criteria can be reason for non-selection further.
- Application acceptance timeline: In the event of receiving enough suitable applicants, this vacancy can get closed earlier than the mentioned job posting end date.
- Due to process compliance, we cannot process emailed applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to apply for this vacancy.
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.
Background screening
For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, industrial automation, information technology, logistics, or a related field
- Understanding of systems engineering principles and structured testing methodologies
- Analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a system-level perspective
- Ability to understand interactions among system components and their impact on overall system performance
- Ability to work effectively with engineers, suppliers, customers, and stakeholders in multidisciplinary environments
- Clear and confident communication in English
- Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time
- Experience with industrial automation, PLCs, software integration, or IT infrastructure
- Experience with automated test tools or test management tools
- ISTQB or similar testing certification
- Based in the Netherlands and legally authorized to work in the Netherlands at the time of application
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.
