Controls Project Engineer
Are you excited about designing, programming, and testing PLC software? Ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic, international environment and make real impact? Apply today!
Your role
As a Controls Project Engineer, you will design and program PLC controls for our material handling systems from our office in Veghel. You work on a project basis, ensuring high-quality standards are met.
During the engineering phase, you collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary project team to deliver the Functional Specification. After this phase, you take ownership of the detailed design, programming, and testing of the PLC software.
Once engineering is completed, you will travel to customer sites worldwide to commission the conveyor systems. During this phase, you:
Perform functional testing of PLC hardware and software
Integrate PLC software into the overall control system
Support customer acceptance testing
Throughout the project, you monitor budget and timelines and take action where needed.
Your department
You will be part of the Project Engineering department within the Domain Distributie. This department is responsible for the global execution of warehousing projects, where mechanical, electromechanical, and controls components are integrated into our material handling systems.
Your profile
Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science, or Controls Technology
Strong analytical skills
Proactive, hands-on, and pragmatic mindset
Experience with PLC applications (TIA Portal)
Ability to manage deadlines and communicate progress effectively
Willingness to travel internationally (up to 50%)
Strong command of English; Dutch is preferred
What we offer
In the challenging and responsible position of Controls Project Engineer you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with plenty of room for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future. This position offers a competitive salary range of €4.500,00 up to €5.500,00 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance) with a comprehensive travel allowance on top. Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.
On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:
40 vacation days (20 statutory + 20 via flexible budget)
Hybrid working model (40% from home)
Health & Wellbeing budget (€300 per year)
Travel allowance (including full public transport reimbursement)
Pension scheme and healthcare discount
On-site gym and health facilities
Extensive training via Vanderlande Academy
International, informal working environment with growth opportunities
Interested?
Apply now by submitting your CV and motivation. For questions, please contact Britt Laarhoven at +31 413 – 49 33 73.
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.
Background screening
For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.
Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 11,000 employees and a turnover of 2.3 billion euros.
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) acquired Vanderlande in 2017 to cement its global leading position within material handling. It aims to achieve this by increasing its presence in all integrated and automated projects, and capitalising on the synergies between the organisations and the added value they offer to the market.
TICO therefore launched the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which consists of Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore. TALG is a global partner for integrated logistic process automation, with its group companies collaborating under the guiding principle: for every challenge, a reliable solution.
In May 2025, Vanderlande completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics' operations outside the USA and in doing so welcomed more than 2,000 new employees. The acquisition supports the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate its growth in automated logistics, particularly strengthening its capacity to deliver baggage, cargo and digital airport solutions.
