Job TitleSenior PLC/Machine Vision R&D Engineer
Job Description
Our company:
Vanderlande is the global leader for value-added logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market, as well as a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses. In this world of technology, we believe in people – especially those who are totally dedicated, customer-driven and keen to continue learning throughout their career.
If you’re ambitious and take your long-term career seriously, then please contact us to explore this opportunity. For more information or to apply for this challenging position, please visit www.vanderlande.com
Your department:
Vanderlande’s product/module development department Development Centre Equipment (DCE) India (formerly Research & Development India) collaborates globally with technology centres at Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and North America. DCE technology centre plays a key role in the continuous investment in developing new products and leverage technologies to strengthen company position and differentiate Vanderlande products in material handling automation solutions market.
Your role:
The senior PLC/Machine vision R&D engineer is an integral member of the Robotic Workcells global agile development stream and shares responsibilities with fellow R&D engineers, being part of the scrum team. In this position you will work in a multi-disciplinary group of system, mechanical, electrical, controls (PLC) and software engineers. You will report to the Group Leader/Development Manager in DCE India.
- Bachelor (BSc) or Master (MSc) degree in a relevant software or technical education in computer science/ engineering, software engineering, embedded systems, industrial automation, from a recognized University/ Institution.
- Minimal 5 years of proven relevant industry experience.
- Experience with PLC control in material handling automation solutions is a pre.
- Programming languages: Proficiency in Matlab and C++ and familiarity with C# and Powershell.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS word, MS excel, MS outlook and MS teams app).
- Experience with following tools is helpful: Bitbucket, Bamboo, Jira and Visual Studio.
- Functional knowledge of Enovia or any PLM tool.
- Commitment to quality control and testing, including unit testing.
- Good knowledge of Machine Vision algorithms (for example pattern matching).
- Eager to analyse problems from the field and come up with improvements/solutions.
- Hands-on experience of Siemens S7-300/400/1200/1500 series PLC systems.
- Expert in working with Step7/TIA Portal software and simulation environment.
- Proficient in popular programming methods such as Statement List (STL), Structured Control Language (SCL), Ladder logic, and Functional Block Diagrams (FBD).
- Experienced in HMI and SCADA (WinCC) systems.
- Practical knowledge of field bus systems (ASi, Profibus, Profinet, ProfiSafe, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet).
- Excellent command on fundamental programming concepts, basic principles, and related terminologies to write code, which is simple to understand, modular and efficient.
- Awareness of programming techniques such as variables, basic control structures, data structures, object-oriented programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and various programming tools.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Parameterization and application knowledge of variable frequency drives, motor controllers.
- Design concepts and translates them into standard application and design rules at equipment and system level.
- Study (analyse) and convert system requirements into simple and effective design solution.
- Work on development of new PLC code, build/add on standard library blocks for new function integration.
- Generate configurable functional blocks and secure developed software.
- Provide accurate time estimates to plan and deliver own work.
- Manage and release standard product deliverables.
- Risk identification, documenting them, and work on solutions to mitigate/eliminate risks.
- Work on multiple test scenarios to execute exception handling, unit and integrated system tests by running them using emulation environment or on proto equipment under development.
- Familiar with product development life cycle.
- Ensure process conformity, quality, and timely delivery of committed tasks.
- Promote competence development, spread domain specific knowledge, coach, and educate others.
Personal Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills – English language.
- Taking initiative, supportive, creative problem-solving skills.
- Flexible, naturally adjustable when situation demands.
- Innovative mind-set and drive for continuous improvement.
- Collaborative – multilingual and multicultural team setups.
- Ownership – take personal responsibility.
- Team player – works together as a team.
- Enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about advanced technologies.
- Assertive and able to achieve effective results.
- Proactive, self-driven and ability to work independently.
- Experience of executing work in Agile environment is an added advantage.
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.
