Controls Project Engineer

Toyota Automated Logistics; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Travel allowance

Health & wellbeing budget

Pension scheme

On-site health centre

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to design, program, and test PLC software for our automated warehousing systems. You will lead technical solutions with multidisciplinary teams and own the PLC software from design to implementation.

This role requires regular travel to customer sites worldwide (up to 50%), a HBO-level degree in relevant engineering, and strong skills in PLCs (TIA Portal).

Qualifications

• HBO degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science or Controls Technology.

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

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HBO degree

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.

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 €6000,00 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance) with a comprehensive travel allowance on top.

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.

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.