The R&D Controls Engineer is part of a multidisciplinary team who are responsible for developing and refining products and processes for use in the automated logistics industry. The R&D Controls Engineer is largely focused on programming, but is also engaged in aspects of electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical design.
Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors. Our extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services – results in the realization of fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology.
Vanderlande offers competitive salary, generous benefits, flexible working hours and ability to work from home (when possible), modern workspaces, amenities such as employee gym, and a genuine focus on people and culture.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supporting the controls architecture development and programming required for new products
• Researching and testing machine controls technologies to support Vanderlande products
• Defining design and application rules. E.g. max # of nodes on a fieldbus network, PLC loading, etc.
• Creating and maintaining code libraries for standard equipment
• Managing planned obsolescence of controls components related to standard equipment
• Delivering quality by creating test plans, running risk analyses, and properly testing code
Basic Qualifications/Areas of Knowledge:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC Platform (Siemens is a plus)
• PLC languages: Ladder Logic & Structured Text (STL & FBD are a plus)
• Industrial Fieldbus (e.g. Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, ASi, Modbus)
• Simulation/Emulation of Equipment
• Electrical Design and Industrial Machinery
• SCADA/HMI
Preferred Qualifications/Areas of Knowledge:
• Familiarity with Parcel Logistics
• Motor Control Theory
• Source/Version Control
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Distributed I/O
• Computer Networking (TCP/IP)
• Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) Integration
• Programming (e.g. Python, C#, Java, HTML)
• Predictive Maintenance
• Condition Based Monitoring
• Embedded Software
• IIoT v4 (Industrial Internet of Things)
• Machine Safety (ISO13849)
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Office-based role located in Marietta, GA. May require occasional visits to warehouse or industrial environments. May be expected to perform hands on assembly or troubleshooting of equipment which requires use of hand/power tools and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full-Time. Standard business hours with flexibility as needed for global collaboration.
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required for stakeholder meetings, site visits, or global team collaboration, up to 10%, domestic and international.
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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.
