Controls Project Engineer YG

Bastian Solutions; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Wellbeing budget €300/year

Commuting allowance

WFH allowance

Pension scheme

On-site health facilities

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Controls Project Engineer in Veghel to design, program, and test PLC software for advanced material handling systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver a detailed Functional Specification and coordinate across engineering disciplines.

The role requires a hands-on, proactive engineer with PLC/TIA Portal experience, willingness to travel up to 50% and strong communication skills in English (Dutch preferred).

Qualifications

• HBO degree in relevant engineering field or controls technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, proactive mindset with practical solutions.
• Experience reporting progress and meeting milestones.
• Good English; Dutch helpful for local sites.
• Familiarity with PLCs and automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and test PLC software for automated material handling systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions.
• Own PLC software from design to testing and implementation.
• Travel to customer sites worldwide to commission systems.
• Integrate controls software within overall system and support testing.
• Help deliver projects on time, within budget and quality targets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Communication of progress

PLC applications (TIA Portal)

Willing to travel internationally

English proficiency

Dutch preferred

Education

HBO degree in Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering / Industrial Automation / Computer Science / Controls Technology

Tools

TIA Portal

Job description

Job Title

Controls Project Engineer YG

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 €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.