Controls Project Engineer - 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

Job TitleControls Project Engineer - RMR ProjectsJob DescriptionAspire. Grow. Achieve. TogetherAs one of the world's leading providers of tailor-made and process-automated solutions, Vanderlande reliably creates the most innovative, effective, and sustainable processes and systems for every individual customer requirement. With over 9,000 employees globally, we support over 600 airports, parcel service providers such as DHL, UPS, and FedEx and global e-commerce companies like Zalando.Are you ready to take ownership and make an impact in dynamic and technically challenging environments? For our headquarters in Veghel, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Controls Project Engineer RMR, to join our Retrofit, Modification, and Renewal (RMR) team, supporting our key customer increased demands for improvements to their growing installed base. Do you like working close to technology designing, programming, and commissioning PLC systems directly at the source? This role puts you close to the action, working in close contact with our customers and our internal multidisciplinary experts to deliver solutions that keep their systems running at peak performance. Every day is different—no two projects are alike. You will work on multiple projects simultaneously, from sales review to execution. Each requires creativity, technical expertise, and a proactive mindset.Your Responsibilities:Design and program PLC based control systems for RMR Projects within our customers’ operational material handling systemsLead and coordinate control engineering activities from initial planning through onsite commissioning, including functional testing and integration into high level systemsMonitor project scope, budget, and timeline, and proactively initiate corrective actions when deviations occurSupport the sales phase by contributing technical input and estimating control engineering resource needs for RMR opportunitiesPlan, coordinate, and oversee internal and external stakeholders, including training and guiding customers and installation teams on new or modified control solutionsFurther develop and standardize control software modules and libraries to increase engineering efficiency and consistencyAnalyze and troubleshoot system behavior, optimize existing control software, and collaborate closely with electrical engineering, mechanical design, and IT to ensure seamless system operationEnsure compliance with all applicable safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards throughout the entire project lifecycleWhat do we ask from you?Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a completed mechatronics apprenticeship with additional technical certificationSolid experience in PLC programming (Siemens Simatic S7 / TIA Portal and IEC 61131‑based soft‑PLC systems)Strong project planning and coordination skills with a solid technical understanding of electrical design, mechanics, and IT systemsProficient skills in English and willingness to travel within Europe up to 50% of your time. Duration varying between couple of days to multiple weeks for larger projects.What we offerIn 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 plenty of room 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 junior, mid and senior candidates. This position offers a competitive salary range of €4.000,00 up to €5.500,00 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.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 hoursA hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office)A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar yearCommuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transportWorking from home allowanceCollective pension scheme and discount on additional health insuranceOn-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapistsVanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skillsA variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiativesAnd a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista Your applicationSo, if you would like to join a profitable and growing company that will enable you to reach your goals and focus on your future, then please apply now by completing the application form, and uploading your CV and covering letter. For more information, please contact Britt Laarhoven on +31 413 – 49 33 73. Diversity & InclusionVanderlande 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.Background screeningFor this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated