Are you looking to begin your engineering career and grow within a company where you can develop technical skills, gain project experience, and contribute to meaningful customer projects? At Vanderlande, we are seeking motivated and curious early-career engineers who are eager to learn, collaborate, and build a strong foundation in mechanical project engineering.
As the global market leader for future-proof logistics process automation, Vanderlande supports baggage handling operations at more than 600 airports globally, including 12 of the top 20 airports, and provides automation solutions for leading parcel and warehousing customers.
We are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer III to support the North American Engineering Airport Department. This is an entry-level position intended for recent college graduates or candidates with little to no professional engineering experience. The MPE III will work under the guidance of experienced Mechanical Project Engineers, Project Lead Engineers, and other discipline leads to develop the technical, project execution, and communication skills required to support airport baggage handling system projects.
In this role, the MPE III will assist with mechanical layouts, 2D and 3D modeling, engineering documentation, design checks, equipment lists, installation support documentation, and project coordination activities. The position is designed as a development role where the employee will learn Vanderlande’s products, tools, processes, design standards, and project execution methods while contributing to active project deliverables.
Success in this role requires a strong willingness to learn, attention to detail, curiosity, dependability, and the ability to ask questions, accept feedback, and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Support experienced Mechanical Project Engineers in translating customer drawings, specifications, and project requirements into mechanical design deliverables.
- Assist with the development and modification of 2D customer approval drawings, installation layout drawings, and project documentation.
- Support 3D modeling activities using Autodesk and Vanderlande design tools, including basic model updates, layout revisions, and drawing coordination.
- Participate in basic clash review and coordination activities under the direction of a lead engineer or BIM coordinator.
- Assist with spatial checks for clearance envelopes, maintenance access, egress pathways, forklift aisles, and installation constraints.
- Support system and component-level calculations such as throughput, motor power, belt pull, equipment loading, or other calculations as assigned and reviewed by a senior engineer.
- Assist with creating and maintaining equipment lists, conveyor lists, motor manifests, bills of material, and other mechanical engineering tracking documents.
- Help prepare clear engineering documentation, markups, installation notes, and supporting information for project teams, site teams, and installation subcontractors.
- Learn how to specify standard mechanical equipment and support the preparation of equipment information for procurement or release.
- Participate in internal design reviews, model reviews, and project coordination meetings as assigned.
- Support project document control by organizing, updating, and maintaining engineering files in approved project systems.
- Travel to project sites as needed to support surveys, observe installations, assist with documentation, and gain field experience.
- Support installation and commissioning activities from the Marietta office and, when required, on site.
- Actively participate in onboarding, training, and mentoring activities to build knowledge of Vanderlande products, engineering processes, safety requirements, and airport baggage handling systems.
- Communicate progress, questions, risks, and issues clearly to assigned mentors, task leads, and project team members.
- Follow Vanderlande safety, quality, and engineering standards while learning how to apply them in project work.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
- 0–2 years of relevant work experience; internship, co-op, senior design, manufacturing, construction, automation, or material-handling experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong willingness to learn mechanical project engineering in an active project environment.
- Foundational understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including mechanics, machine design, materials, statics, dynamics, or related coursework.
- Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, layouts, and technical documentation.
- Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar CAD/modeling tools preferred.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and accept direction from experienced engineers and project leads.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to follow standards, procedures, checklists, and design guidance.
- Proactive approach to asking questions, seeking clarification, and communicating when support is needed.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate status regularly.
- Interest in airport baggage handling systems, logistics automation, industrial equipment, or construction/project execution.
- Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as needed for training, project support, site surveys, installation support, and commissioning activities.
Desired Qualifications
- Internship, co-op, capstone, or academic project experience involving mechanical design, automation, manufacturing, construction, robotics, material handling, or industrial systems.
- Exposure to 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM coordination, or layout development.
- Familiarity with engineering calculations, technical reports, or design documentation.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
- Interest in learning safety, ergonomics, OSHA, building-code, and airport-specific design requirements.
- Strong organizational skills and interest in project planning, scheduling, and deliverable tracking.
- Curiosity about how mechanical systems are fabricated, installed, commissioned, and maintained.
- Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with project team members.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or closely related field.
- 0-2 years of relevant work experience (internship, co-op, senior design, manufacturing, construction, automation, or material-handling experience preferred).
- Strong willingness to learn mechanical project engineering in an active project environment.
- Foundational understanding of mechanical engineering principles (mechanics, machine design, materials, statics, dynamics).
- Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, layouts, and technical documentation.
- Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar CAD/modeling tools.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and accept direction from experienced engineers and project leads.
- Detail-oriented mindset with ability to follow standards, procedures, checklists, and design guidance.
- Proactive approach to asking questions, seeking clarification, and communicating when support is needed.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate status regularly.
- Interest in airport baggage handling systems, logistics automation, industrial equipment, or construction/project execution.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for training, site surveys, installation support, and commissioning.
- Internship, co-op, capstone, or academic project experience involving mechanical design, automation, manufacturing, construction, robotics, material handling, or industrial systems.
- Exposure to 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM coordination, or layout development.
- Familiarity with engineering calculations, technical reports, or design documentation.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit, or AutoCAD.
- Interest in learning safety, ergonomics, OSHA, building-code, and airport-specific design requirements.
- Strong organizational skills and interest in project planning, scheduling, and deliverable tracking.
- Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with project team members.
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
