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R&D Controls Engineer

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The R&D controls engineer is responsible to design, document, program, and test PLC applications focused on Vanderlande’s proprietary products. The controls engineer works closely together with multi-disciplinary team of development engineers to execute the product development and implementation process. The controls engineer will be working in a multidisciplinary team to realize scalable and flexible software products that build the logistic systems of tomorrow. Pilot implementations of products will require site support and may include travel to site. Long term product support and maintenance is also required.

Responsibilities:

Write Detailed Design documents (i.e. Controls Architecture, interface design and software design).
Write, debug, and test PLC code.
Write and execute test cases.
Finalize designs and deliverables, according to our processes, in order to guarantee a smooth transition to the relevant stakeholders.
Defines a planning for the work to be done, estimates the workload and lead time and communicates to relevant colleagues about changes and risks pro-actively. Adapts to changes and is solution oriented.
Works on technical solutions for complex functions, while respecting both Vanderlande standard solutions and innovative technologies.
Support product development from concept through deployment by ensuring all performance and technical requirements are achieved.
Ensure that product development is consistent across global regions while respecting local standards and conventions.
Communicate closely with product development team and other groups within VI (i.e., mechanical, electrical and OT engineering, project management, supply chain, sales/proposal department and installation).
Learn new skills and stay current on latest technology (technical professional).
Initiate improvement actions.
Support of Vanderlande software standardization platform.
Is capable of working on topics/issues on discipline level and exceeding the product level.

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:

Excellent communication skills (both written & oral)
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to work on a team responsible for complex project(s)
Motivator and trainer for coworkers
Proactive and hands on work ethic
Needs to be proficient in structured text
Experience with Allen Bradley, RS Logix 5000 and Studio 5000
Experience with Siemens PLC, Step 7 and TIA portal
Ability to think long term and look for improvements in both product & system levels
Flexible and adaptable to change
Strong team-oriented mentality and acceptance of responsibility for project completion
Excellent interpersonal skills (High EQ)
Preferred skills in understanding and designing PLC programs (Allen Bradley required) and networks (i.e. Ethernet, Control Net, DeviceNet, Profinet, Profibus, AS-I…)

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, veteran status, or disability status.

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