Global Automation Controls Engineer (On-site)

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Structured onboarding & training

22 vacation days

Flexible compensation & benefits

Online learning platforms

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to drive the design, development, and commissioning of advanced automation control systems for logistics and warehousing. You will work with PLCs and FSC platforms, collaborating with clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust automation solutions.

From concept to on-site startup, you will lead commissioning, train operations staff, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in automation/electrical/mechatronics/controls.
• Solid knowledge of industrial automation and control systems.
• Hands-on PLC programming with Siemens/Allen-Bradley or similar.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for commissioning and support.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission sortation and automated material handling systems.
• Develop, maintain, and review control system documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure integration and performance.
• Lead on-site commissioning and troubleshoot control system issues.
• Act as technical interface between clients and suppliers to clarify requirements.
• Deliver system training to operations and maintenance teams.
• Monitor system performance during ramp-up and analyze incidents.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of standards, processes, and QA.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

TCP/IP

Documentation

Spanish & English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Automation/Electrical/Mechatronics/Control Systems

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Profinet/Profibus

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Vanderlande is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to drive the design, development, and commissioning of advanced automation control systems for logistics and warehousing. You will work with PLCs and FSC platforms, collaborating with clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust automation solutions.

From concept to on-site startup, you will lead commissioning, train operations staff, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance