Senior Controls Project Engineer

Vanderlande Industries; Veghel; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace (40% home)

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

Working from home allowance

Pension scheme

On-site health centres

Vanderlande Academy

Company restaurant & coffee bar

Job summary

Vanderlande in Veghel seeks a Controls Project Engineer to design, program and test PLC software for world‑wide material handling projects. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team during the engineering phase and later commission at customer sites globally, with travel up to 50%.

You will develop PLC controls per project specs, test and integrate software, monitor budgets and schedules, and contribute to ongoing product/process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science, or Controls Technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 50% of time.
• Excellent command of English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program PLC controls in compliance with project specifications.
• Collaborate with project leaders, integration managers, mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Test and commission PLC systems at customer sites globally.
• Integrate PLC software into the overall control system and support customer acceptance testing.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and milestones, and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide feedback and best practices to continuously improve products and processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Strong communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science, or Controls Technology

Tools

TIA Portal

Job description

Are you passionate about designing and programming PLC controls for advanced material handling systems? Vanderlande is looking for a Controls Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering team in Veghel, working on projects in the Airports and Parcel domains worldwide. As a Controls Project Engineer, you will design, program, and test PLC software according to high-quality project specifications. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary project team during the engineering phase to deliver functional specifications, then take responsibility for the detailed design, programming, and testing of the PLC software. Once the engineering phase is complete, you will travel to customer sites worldwide to commission the material handling system. This includes performing functional testing of PLC hardware and software, integrating your software into the overall control system, and supporting customer acceptance testing. You will also monitor project budgets and schedules, taking appropriate actions when needed to ensure successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program PLC controls in compliance with project specifications.
• Collaborate with project leaders, integration managers, mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Test and commission PLC systems at customer sites globally.
• Integrate PLC software into the overall control system and support customer acceptance testing.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and milestones, and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide feedback and best practices to continuously improve products and processes.

Profile

• Bachelor degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science, or Controls Technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and hands-on attitude.
• Experience with PLC applications, preferably TIA Portal.
• Willingness to work internationally up to 50% of your time.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide regular progress updates.

What do we offer?

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 4.300 to € 6.300 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).

• 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.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Vanderlande embraces diversity in all its forms. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.

Background screening

For 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.