Controls Project Engineer – Airport Engineering

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. seeks a Controls Project Engineer to design, program and commission PLC controls for airport material handling systems.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality control solutions, develop specifications, and ensure on-time project delivery in an international environment. The role requires a bachelor-level technical degree and 8+ years in project engineering, with expertise in Siemens/S7, TIAPortal, and SCADA, plus strong English

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level technical degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Industrial Automation, Computer Science or Control Technology.
• Experience in material handling domain is an advantage.
• 8+ years in a project engineering environment (system integration, solution design, project delivery).
• Proficiency in PLC programming and design (TIA Portal, Siemens S7 series).
• Knowledge of fieldbus technologies: Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet, AS-I, CC-Link.
• Experience with safety PLCs (Siemens) and related platforms.
• Strong English communication, cross-functional and international teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC controls for material handling systems in airports.
• Develop Functional Specifications and perform detailed design, programming and testing of PLC software.
• On-site commissioning and integration with overall control system; support customer acceptance testing.
• Monitor project budget and schedule; ensure earned value management and timely milestones.
• Collaborate with Project Leader, Integration Manager, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.

Education

Bachelor-level technical degree (Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Industrial Automation/Computer Science or Control Technology)

Tools

TIA Portal

Siemens S7-300/400

Siemens S7-1500

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA (WinCC/WebFactory)

Job description

Job Title Controls Project Engineer – Airport Engineering Job Description Vanderlande is the global leader for value-added logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market, as well as a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses. Innovation is the key to winning in a world that is changing faster than ever, which is why it is essential for Vanderlande to develop cutting edge solutions. The use and development of cutting-edge technologies is core to that success. This technology alone does not make a successful organization and our mantra is “In a world of technology, a belief in people”. Your position: As a Controls Project Engineer you will closely work with Project Leader, Integration Manager, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers as a part of a multidisciplinary team of Engineers. You will manage technical solution pertinent to Control engineering and support sales in bid and contract phase. During execution phase you will work towards the successful completion of one or more projects in an international environment.

Tasks and responsibilities:

As Controls Project Engineer you design and program PLC controls for our material handling systems (In the Airports domain), meeting high quality demands on project basis. During the engineering phase you work closely together with a multidisciplinary project team to deliver a Functional Specification. After that, you are responsible for the detailed design, programming and testing of the PLC software. When the engineering phase is finished, you will go to the customer site to commission the material handling system. During this commissioning phase you carry out functional testing of the PLC hardware and software. You are also responsible for integrating your PLC software in the overall control system and assist in the customer acceptance testing. During the execution of the project you closely monitor the available budget and the agreed schedule, and you take the appropriate actions when necessary.

Your profile:

A technical degree (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Industrial Automation, Computer Science or Control Technology) at least at bachelor level Previous experience of material handling domain will be an added advantage Desired experience level: 8 years and above in Project engineering environment (system integration, solution design, project delivery) Knowledge of design practices and qualification requirements, systems development lifecycle Able to develop PLC applications (TIA Portal, Siemens S7-300 & 400 series, Siemens S7-1500 series ) Knowledge of Allen Bradly / other PLC platform is added advantage. Has knowledge of SCADA applications in relevant platform (WinCC, WebFactory, …) Able to develop application for safety systems using relevant platform e.g. Siemens safety PLC Knowledge of fieldbus technology: Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet, AS-I, CC-Link Communicating with regular progress reports, aware of Earned Value Management, managing deadlines and milestones Feeds back lessons learned from the project into product, process and tooling Has experience of working with Cross Functional, diverse and global teams Strong analytical skills Proactive, flexible, pragmatic and hands on attitude. Ability to adapt to change with ease, capable of multi-tasking and can manage a variety of complicated tasks. Wiling to go extra miles to develop Control competency in the department. Excellent verbal and written skills in English.

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.