Junior R&D Test Engineer

Vanderlande; Veghel; On-site; EUR 33,554 - 40,191; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days (20 statutory + 20 via flexible budget)

Flexible and hybrid working (40% from home, with allowance)

Full commuting allowance, including public transport

Collective pension and health insurance benefits

On-site health center with gym and physiotherapists

Training opportunities via Vanderlande Academy

Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar

Job summary

A global leader in logistics automation is seeking a Junior R&D Test Engineer in Veghel, Netherlands. You will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge software and hardware in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include executing automated tests, maintaining test environments, and improving documentation. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills in Dutch and English. The package includes a competitive salary of Euro 3304/month, 40 vacation days, and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of work experience.
• Interest in PowerShell or scripting.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and automate tests for software and hardware.
• Analyze logs to uncover and solve issues.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation.

Skills

Proactive

Hands-on

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English

Affinity with computer systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, ICT, or Software Engineering

Tools

TIA Portal

PLC systems

PowerShell

Job description

Job Title Junior R&D Test Engineer Job Description

Vanderlande is a global leader in logistic process automation for airports, parcelhubsand warehouses. Our systems help millions of items move smoothly around the world every day.

Here, you can grow your career, learn fromexpertsand work in an international environment built on teamwork,innovationand continuous learning.

Your department

You join the Loopsorter System Team within R&D. This multidisciplinary group ensures that system-level software and hardware function smoothly. You work both independently in our Emulation Room and together with developers, testers, engineers, ICT and commissioning colleagues.

Your role

Join us as a Junior R&D Test Engineer and help ensure the reliability of our cutting-edge software and hardware used in major airports and distribution centers. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience executing and automating tests, keeping test environments stable and up to date, and analyzing logs to uncover and solve issues. You’ll also contribute to improving test tools and automation, while maintaining clear and up-to-date documentation.
You will be working in our extensive emulation room, being responsible for the installation and reliability upgrades to guarantee the continuous operations of our controls emulation stations. This is a unique opportunity to grow into a skilled test engineer role, shaping complex test environments and making a real impact on critical systems.

Your Profile

• 0-2 years of work experience
• Proactive, hands-on, and eager to learn, with strong problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field, such as Mechatronics, ICT, or Software Engineering
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English
• Affinity with computer systems, control software and scripting
• It is beneficial to have some experience with TIA Portal or PLC systems
• Interest in PowerShell or scripting, demonstrating curiosity and technical initiative

What we offer

This position offers a competitive set salary of Euro 3304 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

Besides a competitive salary, we offer:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory + 20 via flexible budget)
• Flexible and hybrid working (40% from home, with allowance)
• Full commuting allowance, including public transport
• Collective pension and health insurance benefits
• On-site health center with gym and physiotherapists
• Training opportunities via Vanderlande AcademyActive employee communities and initiatives
• Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar

Your application

Are you interested in this position? Then apply now directly on our workday vacancy link with your resume and a short summary about your interest in this role.

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