Controls Project Engineer

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days (20 statutory days +

Hybrid workplace (40% work from home,

Health & Wellbeing budget €300

Commuting allowance

Working from home allowance

Pension & health insurance discount

On-site health centres with gym

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. in Veghel is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to design, program and test PLC controls for our material handling systems, working with a multidisciplinary project team to deliver the Functional Specification.

You will own PLC software from detailed design through testing and implementation, travel to customer sites worldwide to commission systems, and ensure projects meet time, budget and quality targets while integrating controls within the overall system.

Qualifications

• HBO degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science or Controls Technology.
• Strong analytic skills.
• Proactive, pragmatic and hands-on attitude.
• Delivering feedback and best practice to improve our products.
• Communicating with regular progress reports and managing deadlines and milestones.
• Knowledge of and experience in PLC applications (TIA Portal).
• Willing to work regularly for extended periods in other countries (up to 50% of your time).
• Good command of the English language, Dutch language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and test PLC software for advanced automated material handling systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop functional and technical solutions.
• Take ownership of PLC software from detailed design through testing and implementation.
• Travel to customer sites worldwide to commission and optimize system performance.
• Integrate controls software within the overall system and support customer acceptance testing.
• Help deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Skills

Mechatronics

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Automation

Controls Technology

Analytical skills

Hands-on

Project reporting

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

HBO degree in Mechatronics

HBO degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TIA Portal

Job description

Job Title Controls Project Engineer Job Description Effective April 1, 2026, Toyota Automated Logistics brings together Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business, and Viastore under one unified brand. During this transition phase, parts of our recruitment activities and communication may still be conducted via legacy company systems and email domains.

Are you excited about designing, programming and testing PLC software? Ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic, international environment? Ready to make an impact?

At a glance

As Controls Project Engineer you design and program PLC controls for our material handling systems at our office in Veghel, meeting high quality demands on a project basis. During the engineering phase you work closely together with a multidisciplinary project team to deliver a Functional Specification.

Your impact
Design, program, and test PLC software for advanced automated material handling systems.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop functional and technical solutions.
Take ownership of PLC software from detailed design through testing and implementation.
Travel to customer sites worldwide to commission and optimize system performance.
Integrate controls software within the overall system and support customer acceptance testing.
Help deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

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Your department

The Project Engineering department is responsible for the worldwide execution of Warehousing projects in which the different components (mechanical, electromechanical and controls) of our material handling systems are implemented.

What makes you a great fit?

• HBO degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science or Controls Technology
• Strong analytic skills
• Proactive, pragmatic and hands on attitude
• Delivering feedback and best practice to improve our products
• Communicating with regular progress reports and managing deadlines and milestones
• Knowledge of and experience in PLC applications (TIA Portal)
• Willing to work regularly for extended periods in other countries (up to 50% of your time)
• Good command of the English language, Dutch language is preferred

What you can look forward to:

This position offers a competitive salary range of €4.800,00 up to €6.000,00 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance) with a comprehensive travel allowance on top. Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

• 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.

Who we are?

The Project Engineering department is responsible for the worldwide execution of Warehousing projects in which the different components (mechanical, electromechanical and controls) of our material handling systems are implemented. Together, we develop intelligent software, scalable automation systems, and lifecycle services that help customers optimize their operations. Our goal is to set new industry standards and drive the future of intralogistics.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request. At Toyota Automated Logistics, you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automated warehousing by designing and integrating innovative solutions that empower our customers to achieve a lasting competitive advantage. We turn bold ideas into practical solutions by learning quickly, adapting constantly, and delivering real impact. Your work shapes a better future, strengthening our customers, enriching our communities, and contributing to a more connected, sustainable society. As part of a global industry leader, you help build enduring customer partnerships and deliver long-term value and meaningful impact where it matters most. Our core values guide how we work and how we show up for one another every day. We make an impact by doing what’s right and staying customer focused. We innovate boldly by being curious, agile, and shaping the future of Toyota Automated Logistics. We are stronger together, inspiring collaboration across teams, functions, and geographies and honor every voice. Above all, we demonstrate respect for people by prioritizing safety, inclusion, and trust, and by valuing every voice and contribution. You are part of an open, inclusive, and respectful culture that puts people first and upholds safety in every decision we make. You are empowered to own your impact, collaborate with motivated colleagues across the globe, and turn ideas into practical, future-ready solutions for customers.