Job Title
R&D Engineer I PLC/Machine Vision
Job Description
Our company:
Vanderlande is the global leader for valueadded logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market as well as a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses. In this world of technology we believe in people especially those who are totally dedicated customerdriven and keen to continue learning throughout their career.
If youre ambitious and take your longterm career seriously then please contact us to explore this opportunity. For more information or to apply for this challenging position please visit www.vanderlande
Your department:
Vanderlandes product/module development department Development Center Equipment (DCE) India (formerly Research & Development India) collaborates globally with technology centres at Netherlands Germany Spain and North America. DCE technology center plays a key role in the continuous investment in developing new products and leverage technologies to strengthen company position and differentiate Vanderlande products in material handling automation solutions market.
Your role:
Senior R&D engineer is an integral member of a global agile stream and shares responsibilities with development engineers being part of the scrum team. In this position you will work in a multidisciplinary group of mechanical electrical controls (PLC) and software engineers. You will report to the Group Leader/Development Manager in DCE India.
Your qualification:
BE. / B. Tech/ M.E / M. Tech (Electrical Electronics Computer Instrumentation or allied engg. branch) from a recognized University / Institution.
Professional experience:
810 years of relevant industry experience out of which at least 3 years with PLC control material handling automation solutions.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Handson experience of Siemens S7300/400/1200/1500 series PLC systems.
- Expert in working with Step7/TIA Portal software and simulation environment.
- Proficient in popular programming methods such as Statement List (STL) Structured Control Language (SCL) Ladder logic and Functional Block Diagrams (FBD).
- Experienced in HMI and SCADA (WinCC) systems.
- Programming languages: Proficiency in Matlab and C and familiarity with C# and Powershell.
- Good knowledge of Machine Vision algorithms (for example pattern matching).
- Practical knowledge of field bus systems (ASi Profibus Profinet ProfiSafe Ethernet/IP DeviceNet ControlNet).
- Excellent command on fundamental programming concepts basic principles and related terminologies to write code which is simple to understand modular and efficient.
- Awareness of programming techniques such as variables basic control structures data structures objectoriented programming troubleshooting debugging and various programming tools.
- Parameterization and application knowledge of variable frequency drives motor controllers.
- Design concepts and translates them into standard application and design rules at equipment and system level.
- Study(analyse) and read module books for effective design solution.
- Work on development of new PLC code build/add on standard library blocks for new function integration.
- Generate configurable functional blocks and secure developed software.
- Provide accurate time estimates to plan and deliver own work.
- Create and release standard product deliverables.
- Identify and Documenting Risks and work on solutions.
- Work on multiple test scenarios to execute exception handling unit and integrated system tests by running them using emulation environment or on proto equipment under development.
- Familiar with product development life cycle.
- Ensure process conformity quality and timely delivery of committed tasks.
- Contribute to competence development spread domain specific knowledge.
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills English language.
- Taking initiative supportive creative problemsolving skills.
- Flexible naturally adjustable when situation demands.
- Innovative mindset and drive for continuous improvement.
- Collaborative multilingual and multicultural team setups.
- Ownership take personal responsibility.
- Team player works together as a team.
- Enthusiastic energetic and passionate about advanced technologies.
- Assertive and able to achieve effective results.
- Proactive selfdriven and ability to work independently.
- Functional knowledge of Enovia or any PLM tool.
- Practical expertise of Atlassian tool suits (Jira Confluence Bitbucket SourceTree Bamboo).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS word MS excel MS outlook and MS teams app).
- Experience of executing work in Agile environment is an added advantage