Software (Emulation) Engineer inside Digital Twin Suite

Relevant experience required: 2-4 years of industry experience  

Required Education and Experience 

• 2-4 years relevant work experience 

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science Engineering or relevant. 

• A minimum of 2 years working experience developing in Java 

• Interest in working with graphs (nodes and edges), 3D emulative models, complex software, in a challenging domain 

• Experience in working with Git (Bitbucket), SVN or other distributed source control systems 

• Solid experience with model building, requirements specification, able to turn abstract concepts into model requirements 

Preferred Qualification (Any of the following additional experience are a plus) 

• Software development within various industrial environments like baggage handling, Warehouse Control/Execution software or equivalent 

• Familiarity with the logistic process industry 

• Experienced in working with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.) or other applications supporting Agile environment 

• Working knowledge of multiple Java IDEs like IntelliJ 

• Experience working with colleagues located in different parts of the world 

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies) 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English 

• Very good interpersonal skills (team player, and enjoys helping the team grow) 

• Able to handle own planning and align with project team and adapt to deadline-shifts with ease 

• Be able to contribute to the onboarding process of additional team members 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders 

• Strong analytical abilities, and able to put forward recommendations and solutions 

• Fast learner with curiosity and strong inquiry skills 

• Willing to travel occasionally 

About the Company: Vanderlande 

Website: www.vanderlande.com 

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 realization of fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology. 

Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 9,000 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. 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. 

About the department and the job 

Inside the Digital Twin Suite department, we are looking for a Software (Emulation) Engineer, you are responsible for designing, programming, testing, and maintaining emulation software and models. The often-complex functionality of the software includes business logic, controls for mechanical transportation, sortation and storage equipment, communication with external computer systems, logging, reporting and data analysis. 

As an engineer in our team, you are responsible for all aspects of software engineering. You talk to colleagues to find out what to build. You also design, discuss, and implement the solution in the form of an emulation model.  

The software you write in these models is highly complicated, it has to emulate all the relevant parts of the real system, while still maintaining performance. The main challenge in your day-to-day job is finding the correct abstraction: “How can we leave out as much as possible without sacrificing the relevant details and still allowing users and developers to comprehend the logistic process and system behavior?.” 

Overall, we're looking for someone with an affinity for technology and logistics who is also a competent programmer and system thinker. 

Why should you join Vanderlande India Global Capability Center (GCC) 

• We are certified as Great Place to Work by the prestigious Great Place to Work Institute. 

• Flexible and Hybrid Workplace. 

• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills. 

• Mediclaim benefits including parental coverage. 

• On-site company health centers with a gym, employee wellbeing sessions, in-house doctor support. 

• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives. 

• Opportunity to collaborate globally. 

Being you @Vanderlande (Diversity statement) 

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.