Project Leader Engineering II (PLC/Controls)

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. is seeking an experienced Project Execution Lead to drive large-scale material handling initiatives from concept through customer handover.

You will manage system design across hardware, networking, PLC/PC-based software, electrical installation, and integration, ensuring robust technical execution and financial performance. You will plan, coordinate, and report on project progress with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders, maintaining strict

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on large-scale material handling systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% or as required by project milestones.
• Proactive, hands-on, and self-directed work style.
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially under pressure.
• Ability to balance quality, schedule, cost, scope, and resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead specialized teams on complex technical projects.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and support team members.
• Basic understanding of mechanical installation and design standards.
• Working knowledge of controls engineering principles.
• Familiarity with electrical installation and design standards.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through customer handover, ensuring strong technical execution and overall project success.
• Oversee system design activities across hardware, network, software development, electrical installation, and integration.
• Ensure system functionality, technical accuracy, and quality across material handling solutions.
• Develop and maintain detailed engineering project plans and schedules; monitor progress and provide updates.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure aligned execution.
• Create and maintain functional specifications, test plans, and project documentation; manage archiving and reporting.
• Monitor engineering budgets and coordinate health and safety analyses during the engineering phase.

Job description

Responsibilities & Tasks

Project Execution Lead projects from concept through customer handover, ensuring strong technical execution, positive financial performance, and overall project success. Oversee complete system design activities, including hardware systems, network architecture, software development (PLC and/or PC‑based systems), electrical installation, component integration, commissioning, and testing. Ensure system functionality, technical accuracy, and quality across all material handling solutions.

Project Planning & Coordination Develop and maintain detailed engineering project plans and schedules; monitor progress and provide regular updates. Coordinate engineering activities with the Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders. Collaborate closely across the value chain to ensure aligned, efficient, and seamless project execution.

Documentation & Reporting Create and maintain functional system specifications, interface specifications, and high‑level test plans (FAT, SAT, CAT), including validation activities. Manage all engineering‑related project information and ensure proper documentation control and archiving. Provide clear, consistent progress reports — including risks, issues, and opportunities — to the Project Manager and Engineering Manager.

Budget & Safety Monitor and control engineering budgets throughout the project lifecycle. Perform health and safety analyses and coordinate safety‑related activities during the engineering phase.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on large‑scale material handling systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% or as required by project milestones.
• Proactive, hands‑on, and self‑directed work style.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, especially under pressure.
• Ability to balance quality, schedule, cost, scope, and resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead specialized teams on complex technical projects.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and support team members.
• Basic understanding of mechanical installation and design standards.
• Working knowledge of controls engineering principles.
• Familiarity with electrical installation and design standards.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management certification or relevant project management experience.
• Technical background in material handling processes and applicable industry standards.
• Advanced knowledge of software testing methodologies.
• Leadership experience managing project teams and contributing to people development.

EEOC Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. At Toyota Automated Logistics, you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automated warehousing by designing and integrating innovative solutions that empower our customers to achieve a lasting competitive advantage. We turn bold ideas into practical solutions by learning quickly, adapting constantly, and delivering real impact. Your work shapes a better future, strengthening our customers, enriching our communities, and contributing to a more connected, sustainable society. As part of a global industry leader, you help build enduring customer partnerships and deliver long-term value and meaningful impact where it matters most. Our core values guide how we work and how we show up for one another every day. We make an impact by doing what’s right and staying customer focused. We innovate boldly by being curious, agile, and shaping the future of Toyota Automated Logistics. We are stronger together, inspiring collaboration across teams, functions, and geographies and honor every voice. Above all, we demonstrate respect for people by prioritizing safety, inclusion, and trust, and by valuing every voice and contribution. You are part of an open, inclusive, and respectful culture that puts people first and upholds safety in every decision we make. You are empowered to own your impact, collaborate with motivated colleagues across the globe, and turn ideas into practical, future‑ready solutions for customers. We offer a flexible, modern work environment, strong learning and global career opportunities, enabling you to grow both personally and professionally. Together, we build a high performing organization where innovation, reliability, and respect go hand in hand, and where your contribution truly matters.