Controls Project Engineer: Design & Commissioning

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande’s Controls Engineering Department designs, programs, commissions, and tests material handling systems integrating hardware and software components. As a Controls Project Engineer I, you will design, commission, and test systems for small to large projects, working independently to meet milestones and deliver fully operational solutions.

Required: a Engineering degree (or equivalent), 2+ years in material handling or industrial control systems, PLC experience (Allen-Bradley/Siemens),

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 2 years of experience implementing material handling systems or industrial control systems.
• Experience with PLC-based hardware and software (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.).
• Solid understanding of PLC logic, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of industrial networking principles and computer hardware setup.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and research skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% with project needs.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and equipment lists to align PLC design.
• Review system layouts, safety layouts, and power distributions to support PLC design.
• Develop detailed design documentation for controls and operation.
• Create PLC design sheets, network diagrams, and interface lists.
• Prepare test plans at area, zone, and section levels.
• Write, debug, and test PLC code; troubleshoot network issues.
• Commission PLC control panels and perform system-level testing.
• Attend SCRUM meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial networking

Electrical controls

Fieldbus protocols

Travel 50%

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

SQL

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Job description

Vanderlande’s Controls Engineering Department designs, programs, commissions, and tests material handling systems integrating hardware and software components. As a Controls Project Engineer I, you will design, commission, and test systems for small to large projects, working independently to meet milestones and deliver fully operational solutions.

Required: a Engineering degree (or equivalent), 2+ years in material handling or industrial control systems, PLC experience (Allen-Bradley/Siemens),