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Controls Project EngineerJob Description
The controls engineers are responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, and testing of the Material Handling Systems that we are supplying. The controls engineers work closely together with the Project manager, Project Lead and with the mechanical and hardware engineers during the execution process. The controls engineer reports to the Team lead of controls engineer.
Job Description & Skill Requirement:
Bachelor's in electrical/Instrumentation / Control / Electronics.
6+ years of relevant experience in automation engineering on PLCs (Siemens - S7-1500).
Good field exposure and ability to troubleshoot systems, and instruments and attend shutdown activities.
Hands-on experience in designing, execution & selection of industrial automation products such as PLC/DCS, VFD, HMI/SCADA, Panel Design, Industrial communication (Ethernet, Profibus, ControlNet, Modbus.)
Should have gone through the complete project life cycle from the design phase to commissioning.
Knowledge of Siemens Hardware & Quality Management Systems & Review.
Proficient in handling Customers on technical levels.
Proficient in multi-tasking, handling multiple tasks, and guiding project engineers.
Required – Allen Bradley/Siemens PLC hardware selection and programming knowledge.
Ability to work independently.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Responsible for the PLC software within our Material Handling Systems.
Ability to analyze the problem and provide solutions during the troubleshooting situations.
Help create Engineering work processes.
Responsible for the control systems execution, from software design, system design, network design, commissioning, and testing/validation.
Know, interpret, and apply procedures, standards, and regulations.
Sets independently controls systems in operation according to the commissioning plan in consultation with the site supervisor and project controls leader.
Report progress to the Controls Project Leader and Manager Engineering.
Support of the Electrical Supervisor, and/or Electrical Controls Engineer to minimize potential problems.
Communicate and work closely with other groups within VI and the project team (i.e., mechanical engineering, project management, supply chain, sales/proposal department and installation).
Initiate improvement actions.
Drive, support, promote and improve software standardization platform. Develops new modules for the platform.
This position requires occasional on-call after-hours support.
Travel up to 50-80%.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electronic, electrical engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.
Other facts
About Vanderlande
Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
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.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 11,000 employees and a turnover of 2.3 billion euros.
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) acquired Vanderlande in 2017 to cement its global leading position within material handling. It aims to achieve this by increasing its presence in all integrated and automated projects, and capitalising on the synergies between the organisations and the added value they offer to the market.
TICO therefore launched the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which consists of Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore. TALG is a global partner for integrated logistic process automation, with its group companies collaborating under the guiding principle: for every challenge, a reliable solution.
In May 2025, Vanderlande completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics' operations outside the USA and in doing so welcomed more than 2,000 new employees. The acquisition supports the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate its growth in automated logistics, particularly strengthening its capacity to deliver baggage, cargo and digital airport solutions.
What you'll do
- Controls engineers are responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, and testing Material Handling Systems, working closely with project managers and other engineering disciplines. They manage the execution of control systems from software design through testing and validation, ensuring adherence to procedures and standards.
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