Senior PLC/Controls Project Leader

Vanderlande; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande in Marietta, GA is seeking a Project Leader Engineer II (PLC/Controls) to guide cross‑functional teams from concept to customer handover, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery with high technical standards.

The role emphasizes leading system design for hardware, network, and software (PLC/PC‑based) integration, plus rigorous documentation, risk management, and collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience on large-scale material handling systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% as required by milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through customer handover, ensuring strong technical execution and financial performance.
• Oversee system design activities, including hardware, network, software, installation, and testing.
• Create and maintain project documentation, progress reports, and risk/issue tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vanderlande in Marietta, GA is seeking a Project Leader Engineer II (PLC/Controls) to guide cross‑functional teams from concept to customer handover, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery with high technical standards.

The role emphasizes leading system design for hardware, network, and software (PLC/PC‑based) integration, plus rigorous documentation, risk management, and collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders. Travel up to 50% is required.