Senior Controls Project Engineer

Posted 4 days ago by Vanderlande Industries B.V.

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Senior Controls Project Engineer page is loaded Senior Controls Project Engineer Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 31, 2025 (22 days left to apply) job requisition id JR32739 Job Title Senior Controls Project Engineer Job Description

Reports to:Senior Project Manager Engineering

Location: London - Heathrow

Contract Type: Permanent

Introduction to role

The UK engineering team works as an integrated part of the worldwide Vanderlande Engineering team, consisting of over 1,000 engineers from all automated handling disciplines. An engineer joining the UK team has the opportunity and potential to contribute to a wide and diverse range of projects. We are looking for an engineer with the passion and willingness to develop designs for projects, the ability to follow challenging standards, and the drive to add value to our customers both domestically and internationally.

Role Responsibilities

The role will conform with company rules, systems, and protocols. The work will involve administrative, specialist, and technical aspects. The ideal candidate should be persistent, dependable, loyal, a good listener, and enjoy working in a logical and systematic manner. Standard operating procedures are key, so the role requires someone who is organized, structured, self-controlled, and capable of communicating facts within their area of expertise. The person should be consistent in approach, analytical, sensitive, and precise.

Your responsibilities and activities will include:

  • Advise and review projects in the sales phase (compliance check)

  • Translate and optimize the "as-sold" functionality into a working LLC design within budget, in collaboration with other disciplines (LLC, HLC, Installation, etc.)

  • Advise the Project Leader Engineering, Integration Manager, and Project Manager on solutions to technical and multidisciplinary problems

  • Create detailed designs based on system design and control architecture according to the VI work method

  • Realize control applications and integrate into (sub)systems based on LLC design and standards (build, configure, generate/program)

  • Execute pre-commissioning (I/O checks, MRT, cabinet functionality, etc.)

  • Execute commissioning (functionality, capacity , requirements)

  • Collaboratively execute LLC integration (area-to-area, third-party equipment, SCADA)

  • Create documentation and a test/validation plan (FAT, SAT) based on MTP and coordinate with other disciplines

  • Execute tests in-house and/or on-site, including integration tests

  • Create detailed LLC planning based on the overall project plan

  • Report progress to the Project Leader Engineering

Role Qualification and Skills

  • Able to develop LLC code in relevant platform, such as (Siemens S7)
  • Has knowledge of SCADA applications in relevant platforms, such as (WinCC and , WebFactory
  • Able to develop safety systems using relevant platforms, such as (Siemens S7-F, PILZ and, conventional)
  • Health and safety risk analysis on component and system level
  • Understands material handling systems on a system level. Basic Intermediate Advanced Expert
  • Knowledge of customer processes in relevant market segments
  • EM components, ccabinets and field wiring
  • Previous experience in test strategies, / test methods, / risk analysis and relevant tooling, such as (Quality Center, UFT / QTP, Jenkins and e, emulation tooling
  • Has knowledge of Material Hhandling Eequipment. (DOTM, RAW, ICS, ASRS, loops
  • Has knowledge of business process automation (HLC)

What we offer

  • 28 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)

  • Bupa Medical Cover

  • YuLife - Wellbeing membership offering fast GP access, health and wellness support, and daily challenges to earn YuCoins for shopping vouchers

  • A challenging work environment with many careers progression opportunities

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Pension with Aviva

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. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore, any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.

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About Us

Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together

Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth and thrive on achievement? At Vanderlande, we seek passionate and ambitious people capable of making a positive impact on our key customer projects while developing a successful and prosperous career in a challenging and rewarding international environment.

We are the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports - from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi - and in the parcel market for leading players such as UPS and FedEx. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of solutions for warehousing giants, including Walmart, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services.

If you aspire to a position of responsibility and want to make a difference by facilitating the delivery of what matters most to consumers, passengers, and businesses, the next step on your path to global opportunities is to join Vanderlande. As part of our network and unique culture of freedom and flexibility, you will be able to express yourself and become connected to our dedicated people, building strong relationships and rising to the challenge of industry-leading projects.

You will grow, take ownership and make every day better as you continue on the road to success with your spirit of adventure - and fulfill your ambitions for personal development through our Academy. Vanderlande will give you the necessary knowledge, tools, and support so that together we have the confidence and ability to exceed our customers' expectations in over 100 countries.

To achieve our collective goals, you will seize the initiative and have a hands-on role working in a positive environment to deliver tangible, state-of-the-art products and improve the competitiveness of our highly visible customers. As an integral part of our team, you will have the enthusiasm and be driven to reach our destination before your next journey with Vanderlande begins

So, if you would like to join a profitable and growing company that will enable you to reach your goals and focus on your future, please get in touch with us.