We are seeking an engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of automated and software-enabled systems operating in real-world environments. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who enjoys understanding how hardware, software, controls, and operational workflows come together at the system level.
The engineer will help configure and validate system behavior, support testing in bench, simulation, emulation, and field environments, troubleshoot issues across interfaces and subsystems, and contribute to documentation that improves repeatability and long-term maintainability. This role works closely with cross-functional and international teams including engineering, software development, operations, support, and system integration to help ensure systems are reliable, safe, and ready for operational use.
Key Responsibilities
Support the integration, configuration, and commissioning of automated systems and connected subsystems across development, test, and operational environments.
Assist with system validation through structured testing, including bench testing, simulation/emulation, and field verification where applicable.
Execute test procedures, document results, and help identify defects, edge cases, and improvement opportunities.
Troubleshoot system issues using logs, alarms, telemetry, configuration changes, and interface behavior to isolate root causes and support resolution.
Help define, validate, and maintain interfaces between software, controls, devices, and external systems.
Contribute to system readiness by improving configuration control, test repeatability, change tracking, and regression coverage.
Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation such as system overviews, interface descriptions, configuration guides, test procedures, and troubleshooting notes.
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operational stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure solutions align with safety, performance, and usability expectations.
Assist with early deployments, pilots, demonstrations, or transition-to-support activities as systems move from development into sustained operation.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in monitoring, diagnostics, and support processes to make systems easier to operate and maintain.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
2-5 years of experience in systems integration, test engineering, automation, controls, robotics, industrial systems, software deployment, or a related technical area.
Foundational understanding of how software, hardware, controls, and operational processes interact in a larger system. Understanding of software deployment concepts.
Familiarity with system integration concepts such as interfaces, system states, alarms/faults, message flows, and configuration-driven behavior.
Basic troubleshooting skills with the ability to work methodically, gather evidence, and communicate findings clearly.
Familiarity with networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, connectivity checks, and common communication issues.
Ability to create clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to and work on-site at the company’s testing facility in White, GA (50%) in support of integration, testing, and deployment activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the airports / baggage handling domain.
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.
EEOC Statement:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2-5 years of experience in systems integration, test engineering, automation, controls, robotics, industrial systems, or software deployment.
- Foundational understanding of software, hardware, controls, and operational process interactions; software deployment concepts.
- Familiarity with system integration concepts: interfaces, system states, alarms/faults, message flows, configuration-driven behavior.
- Basic troubleshooting skills: methodical evidence gathering and clear communication of findings.
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, connectivity checks, and common communication issues.
- Ability to create clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly and work on-site at the company testing facility in White, GA (approximately 50%).
- Knowledge of the airports / baggage handling domain.
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.
