About Vanderlande
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.
We value individuals who are dedicated, customer‑focused, and committed to continuous learning throughout their careers. At Vanderlande, we empower our employees with the right knowledge, tools, and support to achieve their professional ambitions and excel in a dynamic global environment.
Your department
Integration department plays a critical role in project execution by bridging the gap between software module, Electrical/Mechanical and Low level controls to make BHS functionally integrated with Customers/Airports other systems. Under this Integration department, we are involved in designing BHS, Test and Validation (FAT/SAT/CAT), driving coordination with internal and external customers to ensure BHS works smoothly with our own system and also with external application like FMS, SATA, Airports specifics. Through collaboration, engineering excellence, and a passion for innovation, we contribute to delivering robust, scalable, and future‑ready solutions for our global customers.
What you can look forward to:
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and results-driven systems engineer to make a positive impact with a high-tech solution-oriented organization.
You will be part of an interdisciplinary technical team that designs and delivers the complex Baggage handling systems of our customers across different domains. You will also interact with stakeholders of internal disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls etc.) as well as external stakeholders including customer.
Solution Architect is responsible for end-to-end design decisions, risk analysis and provide the necessary design artifacts to internal and external stakeholders.
What you will do in this role:
Perform compliancy analysis and compare customer requirements with product specifications.
Formalize user requirements as a starting point of the system design.
Manage customer expectations of system capabilities.
Create design artifacts including operational concepts, functional design, interface specifications, system design and decomposition. Project Documentation, preparing proposal and Technical ownership on the project
Manage consistency between system design and subsystem under development.
Support operational process of the customer (training, analysis)
Support system test team in test design and test result analysis.
Participate in system change control board meetings (incl. analysis of defects and change proposals)
Advise on alternative solutions, taking project impact (cost, risk, time) into considerations.
Provide planning for design activities.
What we would like you to bring:
Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Electrical, Controls or Software Engineering (or acceptable alternative)
Minimum 14+ years of experience out of which at least 4 years of experience in system engineering with demonstrated work history as system engineer or solution architect for Airports/Process Automation industry.
Knowledge of requirement management and hands on experience on related tooling (Siemens Polarion, JIRA defect management, Kanban)
Knowledge of test strategies / test methods / risk analysis and relevant tooling (Quality Center, IBM Rational Change or equivalent etc.)
Knowledge of change- and configuration management and relevant tooling (Synergy, JIRA, etc.)
Knowledge of IT architecture, Security needs/certifications
Ability to develop a system design using relevant design methods.
Good to have:
Knowledge of material handling system and equipment’s
Knowledge of industrial automation, EM components, cabinets, and wirings.
Good in problem solving, leading with example
Good communicator
Should possess continuous mindset. Think as Business growth, efficiency with simpler solutions for longevity
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Electrical, Controls or Software Engineering (or acceptable alternative)
- Minimum 14+ years of experience with at least 4 years in system engineering or solution architect role for Airports/Process Automation
- Knowledge of requirement management and hands-on experience with Siemens Polarion, JIRA, Kanban
- Knowledge of test strategies, test methods, risk analysis and tooling (Quality Center, IBM Rational Change or equivalent)
- Knowledge of change- and configuration-management and relevant tooling (Synergy, JIRA, etc.)
- Knowledge of IT architecture and security needs/certifications
- Ability to develop a system design using relevant design methods
- Knowledge of material handling systems and equipment
- Knowledge of industrial automation, EM components, cabinets, and wirings
- Strong problem solving, leadership by example, good communication, continuous improvement mindset
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.
