R&D Automation and Test Engineer

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. in Marietta, GA is seeking an R&D Automation and Test Engineer to support development, integration, testing, and deployment of automated systems in real-world environments.

The role emphasizes hardware, software, controls, and operational workflows, with travel to White, GA facility (50%) for integration and testing. 2–5 years in related fields and strong documentation skills are preferred for this exciting early-career opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• 2–5 years of experience in systems integration, automation, or related areas.
• Foundational understanding of how software, hardware, controls, and processes interact in a larger system.
• Familiarity with interfaces, alarms/faults, message flows, and configuration-driven behavior.
• Strong troubleshooting, evidence gathering, and clear communication skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to on-site testing facilities (White, GA) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, configuration, and commissioning of automated systems and subsystems across development, test, and operational environments.
• Assist with system validation through bench testing, simulation, emulation, and field verification.
• Execute test procedures, document results, and help identify defects and improvements.
• Troubleshoot issues using logs, telemetry, and configuration changes to isolate root causes.
• Help define and maintain interfaces between software, controls, devices, and external systems.
• Contribute to documentation such as system overviews, interface descriptions, configuration guides, and test procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and stakeholders to ensure safety, performance, and usability.
• Assist with early deployments, pilots, and transition-to-support activities.
• Support continuous improvement in monitoring, diagnostics, and support processes.

Skills

Systems integration

Test engineering

Automation

Controls

Robotics

Industrial systems

Software deployment

Networking fundamentals

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Systems/Mechatronics

Job description

## R&D Automation and Test EngineerApplylocations: Marietta, Georgiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR37617### Job TitleR&D Automation and Test Engineer### Job DescriptionWe are seeking an engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of automated and software-enabled systems operating in real-world environments. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who enjoys understanding how hardware, software, controls, and operational workflows come together at the system level.The engineer will help configure and validate system behavior, support testing in bench, simulation, emulation, and field environments, troubleshoot issues across interfaces and subsystems, and contribute to documentation that improves repeatability and long-term maintainability. This role works closely with cross-functional and international teams including engineering, software development, operations, support, and system integration to help ensure systems are reliable, safe, and ready for operational use.**Key Responsibilities*** Support the integration, configuration, and commissioning of automated systems and connected subsystems across development, test, and operational environments.* Assist with system validation through structured testing, including bench testing, simulation/emulation, and field verification where applicable.* Execute test procedures, document results, and help identify defects, edge cases, and improvement opportunities.* Troubleshoot system issues using logs, alarms, telemetry, configuration changes, and interface behavior to isolate root causes and support resolution.* Help define, validate, and maintain interfaces between software, controls, devices, and external systems.* Contribute to system readiness by improving configuration control, test repeatability, change tracking, and regression coverage.* Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation such as system overviews, interface descriptions, configuration guides, test procedures, and troubleshooting notes.* Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operational stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure solutions align with safety, performance, and usability expectations.* Assist with early deployments, pilots, demonstrations, or transition-to-support activities as systems move from development into sustained operation.* Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in monitoring, diagnostics, and support processes to make systems easier to operate and maintain.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.* 2-5 years of experience in systems integration, test engineering, automation, controls, robotics, industrial systems, software deployment, or a related technical area.* Foundational understanding of how software, hardware, controls, and operational processes interact in a larger system. Understanding of software deployment concepts.* Familiarity with system integration concepts such as interfaces, system states, alarms/faults, message flows, and configuration-driven behavior.* Basic troubleshooting skills with the ability to work methodically, gather evidence, and communicate findings clearly.* Familiarity with networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, connectivity checks, and common communication issues.* Ability to create clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.* Ability and willingness to travel regularly to and work on-site at the company’s testing facility in White, GA (50%) in support of integration, testing, and deployment activities.**Preferred Qualifications*** Knowledge of the airports / baggage handling domain.**Other Duties:**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**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 law.