Controls Project Engineer – PLC Systems & RMR Projects

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Travel allowance

Health & Wellbeing budget

Pension scheme

On-site gym and health centre

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. is seeking a Controls Project Engineer for RMR Projects in Veghel.

You will design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for retrofit and renewal projects, coordinating with customers and internal experts to ensure peak system performance. The role requires a degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering or a mechatronics apprenticeship with certification, strong PLC skills (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal), and up to 50% European travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering or a completed mechatronics apprenticeship with technical certification.
• Solid PLC programming experience (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal) and IEC 61131‑based soft-PLC.
• Strong project planning and coordination with electrical, mechanical, and IT awareness.
• Willingness to travel within Europe up to 50%.
• Proficient in English; ability to work with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC-based control systems for RMR Projects.
• Lead control engineering activities from planning to onsite commissioning.
• Monitor scope, budget, and timeline, and initiate corrective actions.
• Contribute technical input during sales and estimate control resources.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and train customers/installation teams.
• Develop and standardize control software modules and libraries.
• Ensure safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

PLC programming

Project planning

Electrical design

IT systems

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering degree

Mechatronics apprenticeship with certs

Tools

Siemens Simatic S7

TIA Portal

IEC 61131‑based soft-PLC

Job description

Vanderlande Industries B.V. is seeking a Controls Project Engineer for RMR Projects in Veghel.

You will design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for retrofit and renewal projects, coordinating with customers and internal experts to ensure peak system performance. The role requires a degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering or a mechatronics apprenticeship with certification, strong PLC skills (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal), and up to 50% European travel.