Job Title: PLC and Controls Engineer
Company: Vanderlande Industries
Vanderlande Industries is a global leader in logistics automation, specializing in innovative systems for warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors. With over 9,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to enhancing our customers' business processes through cutting-edge technology and intelligent software. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of logistics automation.
Job Description:
As a Controls Engineer, your main functions/tasks will be:
* Programming and commissioning PLC and SCADA, adapting the functionality of the machine to the project definition.
* Resolution and diagnosis of system faults both in the factory and at the customer's site.
* Remote technical support (internal and external) for our install base worldwide.
* Technical support in FAT and CAT.
* Start-up in the customer's house with debugging of all the functionalities of the machines.
* Providing customer training.
* Generation of manuals and technical documentation.
* Inform management about the technical situation of the projects in which you have assisted.
* Generate a report on the resolution of each incident to create a database for client history or subsequent review of similar breakdowns.
* Support the departments involved in the project assembly process by providing tools or technical strategies.
* Manage incidents and create feedback for the client.
* Support products in the Vanderlande subsystem in the integrated product.
Required Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology (e.g., Electronics, Mechatronics, or Software related).
* 3-5 years’ experience in material handling, automation, or related industry.
* Knowledge of TIA Portal, WinCC SCADA, etc.
* Ability to understand electrical drawings.
* Electrical knowledge for validation, detection of failures, troubleshooting.
* Knowledge/Experience of EU and US electrical and safety norms.
* Experience with frequency inverters, HMI, and other related products.
* Experience in the field with machine installation/start-up/commissioning/service.
* Direct experience in programming PLC controlled systems, including safety designs, motor protection and control, and industrial communication and networking (i.e., ASibus, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Profinet).
* Excellent reading/writing/speaking proficiency in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in field engineering on-site.
* Experience in Linux.
* Customer-facing experience.
* Affinity with computer science.
What will you be doing?
As a Controls Engineer, you will be part of the specialist PAX team. This team is responsible for the deployment and 3rd level support of our systems. Support of our installation base or during installations could take place via a remote connection or onsite if needed. This means you will travel 50-60% of the time, providing opportunities to see different countries and experience different cultures.
You will work with the PAX team on automated airport lines. Manufacturing takes place in Santpedor. When not traveling, you will be in the factory supporting the service manager, factory/engineering, developments, projects, or test scenarios of situations in the field. In addition, you will be the go-to person for 3rd line support.
What we offer:
Flexible working hours
Hybrid workplace when not traveling
Flexible retribution
Economic benefits when traveling
Career plan with the company
Travelling:
You will spend 50-60% of your time traveling, mainly in Europe but could also be worldwide, and the rest in Santpedor, where the factory is located. When in Santpedor, flexible time schedule and remote work (60% home – 40% factory) when tasks allow it.
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