Controls (OT-PLC) Engineer – Airports Domain

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Are you the multidisciplinary engineer we are looking for who can guarantee the quality and functionality of our products And do you enjoy working with a physical product baggage handling systems If so the position of Controls Engineer is the ideal next step in your career.

Job Description

Would you like to progress your career in a dynamic rewarding and market-leading environment If the answer is yes then look no further than Vanderlande!

In the Business Function Technology we have a position available for a Controls Engineer in the Airports Equipment Development Transport and Sort stream. Well give you the opportunity to work in an inspiring and challenging work environment.

Your department

The Transport and Sort stream team is a knowledgeable team of multidisciplinary product managers and subject matter experts responsible for the design implementation and testing of our Airports platform modules while building the bridges between our development teams and project execution departments to ensure product and process alignment for all disciplines. We provide the total solution and transport and sort stream product deployment knowledge to develop sell and deliver Airports solutions followed by a strong focus on continuous learning and improving.

Your position

As a Controls Engineer you are responsible for designing implementing testing and maintaining high quality equipment control software running on a transport controller (PLC). You will translate requirements to designs and software functions. During this process you will perform reviews deliver design documentation and create a test plan. When the required functionality is clear you will implement your code making use of our software library. You will test and validate your code on simulated environments with physical equipment in our Innovation Center or at one of our Airport customer sites. Once ready your solution will be used worldwide in multiple projects and you are responsible to support when required. Lessons learned will result in recommendations for this challenging role you will be widely involved in all kinds of architectural design development and support activities.

Your profile

You have a bachelors degree in mechatronics electronics OT controls or IT technology with:

• At least 5 years of experience in an Industrial work environment.
• Proven affinity with systems controls during your working experience internships or hobbies.
• Knowledge of hardware architectures and industrial networks.
• Knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal and industrial automation product portfolio.
• Interest in (electro-)mechanical equipment
• A strong mindset of re-use standardization and modularization.
• Process driven team player and eager to learn.
• Prepared to travel to support your solution in case of a pilot
• Good command of the English language is required.

Our company

Vanderlande is the global leader for value-added logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market as well as a leading supplier of process automation solutions for this world of technology we believe in people especially those who are totally dedicated customer-driven and keen to continue learning throughout their career.

This is embraced by our Vanderlande Academy and International Talent Development programs with over 800 courses conducted every year. The focus is on freedom while being trusted to deliver and this is one of the reasons why we received the highest rating of three stars in the Best Employer survey (The Netherlands).

If youre ambitious and take your long-term career seriously then please contact us to explore this global opportunity to join a company at the top of its game. For more information or to apply for this challenging position please visit

What do we offer

This position offers a competitive salary range of 4777 to 6443 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixedsalaryyoullreceive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).

• Flexible working hours.

• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).

• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth 300- per calendar year.

• Commuting allowance including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.

• Working from home allowance.

• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.

• On-site company health centres with a gym physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.

• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.

• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Contact

If this vacancy appeals to you then please apply now by completing the application form and uploading your CV and covering letter. For more information please contact Jordi Castells at

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status.

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