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At Vanderlande, we are looking for passionate professionals who thrive on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a Controls Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions that contribute to our world-class logistics automation systems for airports.\nWhat you will do\nLead the design and development of LLC software for large-scale systems using Siemens TIA Portal and the defined controls architecture.\n\nGuide cross-functional coordination, resolving complex technical challenges across disciplines.\n\nDefine and implement validation strategies, and lead integration testing with SCADA, EM, and Safety Systems.\n\nTake full ownership of planning, effort estimation, and on-time delivery for the complete LLC workstream.\n\nDevelop and apply advanced tools for diagnostics, simulation, and emulation to improve testing and commissioning efficiency.\n\nActively support project leadership with risk mitigation strategies and system-level control solutions.\n\nDrive continuous improvement of products, processes, and tools, and contribute to platform architecture evolution.\n\nRepresent the LLC engineering discipline during customer meetings, design reviews, and technical audits.\n\nSet and promote best practices across software delivery, documentation, and team development.\n\nTechnical Responsibilities:\nIndependently draft comprehensive functional and detailed specifications for large and complex projects, based on customer requirements, the order file, and the defined VI controls architecture.\n\nSelect optimal solutions using standardized modules and re-use of library blocks to ensure efficiency and consistency.\n\nApply and enforce engineering standards, development procedures, and quality guidelines.\n\nRealize complex controls applications and subsystems by building, configuring, programming, testing, and documenting them thoroughly.\n\nDesign and develop new control modules to extend and strengthen the standard control libraries.\n\nPerform functional analyses, interpret user requirements, and translate them into reliable control system designs.\n\nEvaluate and align mechanical layouts for functional and controls compliance.\n\nIndependently manage commissioning according to the plan, in coordination with site supervisors and project leaders.\n\nEnsure complete and high-quality Service Take Over (STO) documentation and deliverables.\n\nProvide technical advice to the Project Leader, Engineering and Project Manager regarding complex or multi-disciplinary issues.\n\nReport technical progress, deviations, and risk mitigation plans to the Project Leader, Engineering and Group Leader.\n\nCoordinate and mentor Controls Engineers within the project team, ensuring clarity of goals and deliverables.\n\nMaintain cost awareness and manage allocated budget for the LLC workstream.\n\nApply a strong understanding of tools, standards, and methodologies in day-to-day work.\n\nAvailable for and capable of managing multi-disciplinary activities, ensuring integration and consistency.\n\nDemonstrate a strong sense of planning, ownership and project discipline.\n\nWhat you bring\nRequired Skillset:\nExperience required is 6+ years\n\nSiemens TIA Portal: Proficient in TIA Portal Version 17 and above, with strong experience in development, diagnostics, and commissioning.\n\nWinCC SCADA: Solid understanding and hands-on experience with WinCC SCADA systems for process control and monitoring.\n\nAdvanced HMI Programming: Expertise in HMI screen design and scripting, including dynamic content and user-defined controls.\n\nSTL Programming (Expert Level): Ability to develop PLC code from scratch using Statement List (STL) language.\n\nCommunication Protocols: Strong working knowledge of Profinet, Profibus, and AS-i communication standards.\n\nDiagnostic & Versioning Tools: Hands-on experience with Siemens Proneta for network diagnostics and version control and backup management\n\nAdvanced PLC Techniques: Expert in pointers and indirect addressing within Siemens PLC platforms for flexible logic implementation.\n\nScripting & Integration: Optional\nProficient in XML programming for structured data handling and system integration will be preferred.\n\nSkilled in VB scripting for enhanced functionality in HMI and SCADA systems will be preferred.\n\nSafety PLC Programming: Experience in Siemens safety PLC programming, validation, and fault diagnostics.\n\nInternational Exposure: Prior experience working on international projects, with familiarity in global standards, coordination, and multicultural team environments will be preferred.\n\nAbout Vanderlande:\nVanderlande makes automated systems that handle baggage at airports and sort parcels in logistics networks around the world. At airports, our technology manages the complete bag journey: from check-in and security screening through to the reclaim belt. In parcel logistics, our systems power the networks that get packages to customers' doors.\nAt Vanderlande, you will find the space to aspire, to grow, and to achieve something that matters, with people who bring out the best in each other.\nWebsite: www.vanderlande.com\nWhat we offer:\nWorking at Vanderlande comes with the support and space to grow, achieve, and enjoy the journey. Here is what that looks like in practice:\nCompetitive Salary Package\n\n30 days of annual leave (pro-rated from the start of the financial year), including:\n\n22 paid leave days\n\n8 sick/casual leave days\n\nApplicable government holidays\n\nFlexible and hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance.\n\nAccess to Vanderlande Academy and a wide range of learning and development programs to enhance your skills.\n\nComprehensive medical insurance coverage, including parental coverage.\n\nOpportunities to participate in diverse Vanderlande communities, networks, and employee initiatives\n\nOpportunity to collaborate globally.\n\nHow we work\nWe work by three values: Every day better, we care, and Team play. In practice, this means we drive customer success, lead with transparency, celebrate what we achieve together, and do what we say.\nReady to apply?\nAre you interested in this position? Apply directly via our careers page with your CV/Resume.\nDiversity & inclusion\nVanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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