Specialist Controls (PLC) Engineer – Parcel

Specialist Controls (PLC) Engineer – Parcel

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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: 

  • At least 5 years of experience in an Industrial work environment. 

  • Process driven team player and eager to learn. 

  • "Product development" mindset to create standard re-usable solutions. 

  • Knowledge of hardware architectures and industrial networks. 

  • Knowledge and experience of Siemens TIA Portal and industrial automation product portfolio. 

  • Knowledge of Atlassian products such as Jira and Bitbucket. 

  • Good command of the English language is required, Dutch is preferred. 

  • 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 jordi.castells@vanderlande.com.

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.

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