Do you enjoy solving and optimizing logistic puzzles? Are you a communicative analyst who wants to develop his/her technical knowledge in a young and enthusiastic team?
Our company
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.
At Vanderlande, you can develop your career, satisfy your ambitions, aspire to new heights, while enjoying personal growth and thriving on achievement.
Your department
In the Simulation Department you will join a group enthusiastic, highly trained young professionals. This team of simulation engineers provides support to all the market segments and the large number of different processes within the Vanderlande organization, ranging from sales to service and from project execution to R&D. In the department, a large amount of energy is invested in the personal development of the simulation engineers to enable them to move up through the company in the course of their career.
Your position
As a Logistic Simulation Engineer, you conduct studies on the dynamic interaction in – and the logistics performance of – the complex material handling systems sold by Vanderlande. You use 3-D simulation software to analyze and solve complex logistic problems.
With your analytical skills and proactive attitude, you optimize the system and identify bottlenecks prior to installation at the customer site. You develop conceptual improvements to control strategies and provide customers with tailored advice by thinking creatively when developing your simulation model. After you have gained more experience, your communication skills will enable you to act as a link between the different disciplines involved when working on larger projects.
Your profile
- University education in a relevant technical discipline like Electrical Engineering, Mathematics,
- Knowledge of simulation, flow analysis and quantitative analysis techniques
- Understanding of programming and at least some experience in programming languages like Matlab, VBA, SQL, JAVA etc.
- Preferably 1-2 years relevant experience, but there are also opportunities at Vanderlande for graduates to start their career as a Logistic Simulation Engineer
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude
- Willing to travel occasionally
What we offer
In this interesting role, 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.
This position offers a competitive salary range of € 3617 to € 4890 gross 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 centres 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
Are you interested in this position? Then apply now directly on our workday vacancy link with your resume and a short summary about your interest in this role.
PS: Due to process compliance, we cannot process email applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to apply for this vacancy.
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