Senior PLC/Controls Project Leader

Vanderlande Industries Inc; Marietta (GA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries Inc. in Marietta, GA or USA remote is seeking a Project Leader Engineer II (PLC/Controls) to lead cross-functional engineering teams and transform sold projects into high-performing system designs.

This role requires strong planning, coordination, and communication to deliver on time and within budget with up to 80% travel. You will supervise hardware, software, electrical installation, testing, and documentation while ensuring quality and technical accuracy across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience on large-scale material handling systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 80%.
• Proactive, hands-on, and self-directed work style.
• Strong problem-solving under pressure.
• Ability to balance quality, schedule, cost, scope, and resources.
• Demonstrated leadership of specialized teams on complex projects.
• Mentor 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 Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning and scheduling

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vanderlande Industries Inc. in Marietta, GA or USA remote is seeking a Project Leader Engineer II (PLC/Controls) to lead cross-functional engineering teams and transform sold projects into high-performing system designs.

This role requires strong planning, coordination, and communication to deliver on time and within budget with up to 80% travel. You will supervise hardware, software, electrical installation, testing, and documentation while ensuring quality and technical accuracy across