Job TitleSpecialist Controls (PLC) Engineer - Parcel
Job Description
Specialist Controls (PLC) Engineer - Parcel
Would you like to progress your career in a dynamic, rewarding and market-leading environment? If the answer is “yes”, then look no further than Vanderlande!
In the Airport and Parcel Solutions business unit (APS) we have a position available for a Specialist Controls Engineer in the Technical Product Management department (TPM). We’ll give you the opportunity to work in an inspiring and challenging work environment.
Your department
Our company is becoming a platform-based company, which actually means that we use a solid set of standard modules (building blocks) linked to the engineering processes, which are used throughout our global organization.
The Technical Product Management department is a global, knowledgeable team of multidisciplinary product managers and discipline experts responsible for building the bridges between departments within Vanderlande and ensure product and process alignment for all disciplines. The core tasks of our team are sales and project execution support, the introduction of new products, development of our platform solutions and integrating continuous improvements.
With our department we focus on maximizing CTO (Configure To Order) value and minimizing ETO (Engineering to Order) efforts, where we contribute to the modularization and deployment of our platform-based Airport and Parcel solutions.
Your position
As a Specialist Controls Engineer, you’ll have a key role in the total controls design and implementation of our Parcel platform; functional design, PLC software development, hardware and software configuration, implementation and testing of our Parcel platform modules.
Our company has a way of working based on platforms and a configure to order approach; a solid set of standards linked to the engineering processes. Every three months updates of our standards will be rolled out into our global organization and will be used during the project execution.
We use all the functionality of Siemens TIA Portal, supported by our own developed productivity tooling to automate repeating tasks and to enable a predictable and reproducible execution of the engineering process.
On occasion you might need to travel to one of our site projects to test our Parcel Platform solutions.
Your profile
Successfully completed education at HBO (higher vocational education) level in Industrial Automation or Controls Technology:
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At least 5 years of experience in an Industrial work environment.
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Process driven team player and eager to learn.
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"Product development" mindset to create standard re-usable solutions.
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Knowledge of hardware architectures and industrial networks.
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Knowledge and experience of Siemens TIA Portal and industrial automation product portfolio.
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Knowledge of Atlassian products such as Jira and Bitbucket.
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Good command of the English language is required, Dutch is preferred.
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Willing to travel a few times a year for 1-2 weeks
Our company
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.
This is embraced by our Vanderlande Academy and International Talent Development programs, with over 800 courses conducted every year. The focus is on freedom while being trusted to deliver, and this is one of the reasons why we received the highest rating of three stars in the Best Employer survey (The Netherlands).
If you’re ambitious and take your long-term career seriously, then please contact us to explore this global opportunity to join a company at the top of its game. For more information or to apply for this challenging position, please visit careers.vanderlande.com
What do we offer
In the challenging and responsible position of Controls Project Engineer you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.
We are looking for both mid and senior candidates. This position offers a competitive salary range of €5.060,00 up to €6.252,00 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.
On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:
- 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
- Flexible working hours.
- A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
- A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
- Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
- Working from home allowance.
- Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
- On-site company health centers with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
- Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
- A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
- And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.
Your application
If the role of Controls Project Engineer appeals to you, then please apply now by completing the application form, and uploading your CV and covering letter. For more information, please contact Jordi Castells on [email protected].
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.
Top Skills
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.
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