{"id":1332002,"url":"https://alion.io/job/vanderlande-senior-controls-project-engineer-2","title":"Senior Controls Project Engineer","company":{"id":54548,"name":"Vanderlande","domain":"vanderlande.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/vanderlande","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":91,"open_postings":19,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.368,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":31,"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Robotics","role_family":"Robotics","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Veghel, Netherlands"],"countries":["NL"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":4300,"max":6200,"currency":"EUR","period":"month","gross":true,"usd_annual":84828},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-27T11:08:53Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-27","last_verified_at":"2026-09-30T16:43:21Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Job Title\nSenior Controls Project EngineerJob Description\nDo you want to play a key role in the automation of some of the world's largest airports and parcel distribution centers?\n\nAs a Controls Project Engineer at Vanderlande, you will design and implement PLC control software for complex material handling systems used by leading customers worldwide. From engineering and programming to testing and commissioning on-site, you'll be involved in the complete lifecycle of innovative automation projects while working in an international and multidisciplinary environment.\nYour role\nAs a Controls Project Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, programming, and testing PLC control software for complex material handling systems. From the early engineering stages through to on-site commissioning, you will play a\nkey role in delivering reliable and high-quality automation solutions.\nWorking in a multidisciplinary project team, you will collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to translate customer requirements into robust control solutions. Once the engineering phase is completed, you will have the opportunity to travel internationally and bring your software to life by commissioning systems at customer locations around the globe.\nWhat will you do?\nDesign, develop, and program PLC software based on project specifications.\nWork closely with project leaders, integration managers, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality control solutions.\nPerform testing, debugging, and validation activities throughout the project lifecycle.\nCommission and optimize PLC systems at customer sites worldwide.\nIntegrate PLC software into the overall control architecture.\nSupport customer acceptance testing and ensure successful project delivery.\nMonitor project planning, milestones, and budgets, proactively addressing risks and challenges.\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives by sharing lessons learned and best practices.\nWhat do we ask from you?\nYou are an analytical and hands-on engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and collaborating with international teams.\nAdditionally, you bring:\nA Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science, Controls Technology, or a related field.\nExperience with PLC programming, preferably using Siemens TIA Portal.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nA proactive, pragmatic, and results-driven mindset.\nExcellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different disciplines.\nA willingness to travel internationally up to 50% of your time.\nProfessional proficiency in English.\nWhat do we offer?\nIn this role, you can expect a monthly salary between €4,300 and €6,200 gross, excluding 8% holiday allowance, based on your experience and qualifications.\nIn addition, we offer:\n40 vacation days per year (20 statutory days and a flexible budget equivalent to 20 additional days).\nFlexible working hours.\nHybrid working (40% from home and 60% from the office).\nA Health & Wellbeing budget of €300 per year.\nTravel allowance and full reimbursement of public transport costs.\nA working-from-home allowance.\nA collective pension scheme.\nDiscount on supplementary health insurance.\nOn-site health centres including a gym, physiotherapy, and occupational health support.\nAccess to the Vanderlande Academy and a wide range of training opportunities.\nEmployee communities, networks, and social initiatives.\nA modern company restaurant and coffee bar with professional baristas.\nInterested?\nIf you're excited about working on innovative automation projects that have a real impact on some of the world's largest airports and parcel operators, we'd love to hear from you.\nApply today by submitting your CV and motivation.\nFor questions about this vacancy, please contact:\nBritt Laarhoven\n+31 (0)413 755 087\nDiversity & Inclusion\nAt Vanderlande, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity.\nBackground Screening\nA background screening may be part of the recruitment process. This can include verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, and other relevant checks in accordance with applicable laws and Vanderlande policies. 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