Time left to apply End Date: August 29, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
job requisition id JR31486
Job Title
Controls R&D Engineer
Job Description
Introduction to role
Vanderlande’s Technology Department is responsible for the design, specification and commissioning of material handling systems for our customers. In this position you will work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative customer-focused environment to determine and translate customer needs into simple and effective design solutions, provide accurate time estimates, produce manufacturing and assembly drawings, manage documentation, and create BOMs.
As Software Developer (PLC) you will design, develop and test our PLC operating systems (Siemens TIA Portal & Allen Bradley STUDIO 5000). You will draw up the requirements for the systems, and develop efficient and effective solutions together with the multidisciplinary project team. In addition, you will analyze risks, solve problems and help to make improvements.
These products will be used as building blocks by the Engineering department, who will subsequently integrate them into systems for our worldwide clients. Where necessary, you will support your colleagues in this integration process.
Role Responsibilities
1. Translate concepts into realized alternatives, with a focus on own discipline, taking into account the functionality, feasibility, quality, manufacturability, costs, and completion time.
2. Takes into account other relevant disciplines. Makes optimum use of team members’ expertise.
3. Responsible for maintaining VI Equipment Product lines, including supporting documentation.
4. Defines a planning for the work to be done, estimates the workload and lead time and communicates to relevant colleagues about changes and risks proactively. Adapts to changes and is solution-oriented.
5. Finalizes a design and its deliverables, according to our processes, in order to guarantee a smooth transition to the relevant stakeholders.
6. Be a resource for coordinating technical details with VI Supply Chain.
7. Make improvements to existing equipment designs.
8. Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and project sites to evaluate processes and design improvements (<25%).
Role Qualification and Skills
1. Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology (e.g. Electronics, Mechatronics or Software related).
2. 3-5 years’ experience in material handling or related industry.
3. Knowledge of TIA Portal, Studio 5000, etc.
4. Understand Electrical drawings.
5. Knowledge/Experience of EU and US electrical and safety norms.
6. Experience not only with PLC, but also Frequency Inverters, HMI, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Direct experience designing automated systems with PLC controlled systems, including safety designs, motor protection and control, and Industrial Communication and networking (i.e. ASibus, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Profinet).
2. Experience in field engineering on site.
What we offer
1. 22 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays) plus one week during Easter and another during Christmas.
2. Hybrid Workplace and flexible working hours.
3. Flexible compensation currently includes: private medical insurance, meal vouchers, transportation vouchers, childcare vouchers, and collective savings insurance.
4. A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore, any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.
Contact Information
If this role appeals to you, then please apply now by completing the application form, and uploading your CV. For more information, please contact Jordi Castells (Recruiter) at +34 936 89 59 93 (no agencies).
About Us
Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together
Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth and thrive on achievement? At Vanderlande, we seek passionate and ambitious people capable of making a positive impact on our key customer projects while developing a successful and prosperous career in a challenging and rewarding international environment.
We are the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports – from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi – and in the parcel market for leading players such as UPS and FedEx. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of solutions for warehousing giants, including Walmart, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services.
If you aspire to a position of responsibility and want to make a difference by facilitating the delivery of what matters most to consumers, passengers, and businesses, the next step on your path to global opportunities is to join Vanderlande. As part of our network and unique culture of freedom and flexibility, you will be able to express yourself and become connected to our dedicated people, building strong relationships and rising to the challenge of industry-leading projects.
You will grow, take ownership and make every day better as you continue on the road to success with your spirit of adventure – and fulfill your ambitions for personal development through our Academy. Vanderlande will give you the necessary knowledge, tools, and support so that together we have the confidence and ability to exceed our customers’ expectations in over 100 countries.
To achieve our collective goals, you will seize the initiative and have a hands-on role working in a positive environment to deliver tangible, state-of-the-art products and improve the competitiveness of our highly visible customers. As an integral part of our team, you will have the enthusiasm and be driven to reach our destination before your next journey with Vanderlande begins…
So, if you would like to join a profitable and growing company that will enable you to reach your goals and focus on your future, please get in touch with us.
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