R&D Controls Engineer
R&D Controls Engineer
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R&D Controls EngineerJob Description
The R&D Controls Engineer is part of a multidisciplinary team who are responsible for developing and refining products and processes for use in the automated logistics industry. The R&D Controls Engineer is largely focused on programming but is also engaged in aspects of electrical mechanical and electromechanical design.
Vanderlande is a market-leading global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing airports and parcel sectors. Our extensive portfolio of integrated solutions innovative systems intelligent software and life-cycle services results in the realization of fast reliable and efficient automation technology.
Vanderlande offers competitive salary generous benefits flexible working hours and ability to work from home (when possible) modern workspaces amenities such as employee gym and a genuine focus on people and culture.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Supporting the controls architecture development and programming required for new products
Researching and testing machine controls technologies to support Vanderlande products
Defining design and application rules. E.g. max # of nodes on a fieldbus network PLC loading etc.
Creating and maintaining code libraries for standard equipment
Managing planned obsolescence of controls components related to standard equipment
Delivering quality by creating test plans running risk analyses and properly testing code
Basic Qualifications/Areas of Knowledge:
Bachelors degree in Engineering or Computer Science
3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC Platform (Siemens is a plus)
PLC languages: Ladder Logic & Structured Text (STL & FBD are a plus)
Industrial Fieldbus (e.g. Ethernet/IP Profinet Profibus ControlNet DeviceNet ASi Modbus)
Simulation/Emulation of Equipment
Electrical Design and Industrial Machinery
SCADA/HMI
Preferred Qualifications/Areas of Knowledge:
Familiarity with Parcel Logistics
Motor Control Theory
Source/Version Control
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Distributed I/O
Computer Networking (TCP/IP)
Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) Integration
Programming (e.g. Python C# Java HTML)
Predictive Maintenance
Condition Based Monitoring
Embedded Software
IIoT v4 (Industrial Internet of Things)
Machine Safety (ISO13849)
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Office-based role located in Marietta GA. May require occasional visits to warehouse or industrial environments. May be expected to perform hands on assembly or troubleshooting of equipment which requires use of hand/power tools and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full-Time. Standard business hours with flexibility as needed for global collaboration.
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required for stakeholder meetings site visits or global team collaboration up to 10% domestic and international.
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Employment Type
Full-Time
