R&D Controls Engineer

Position Summary:

The R&D Controls Engineer is part of a multidisciplinary team who are responsible for developing and refining products and processes for use in the automated logistics industry. The R&D Controls Engineer is largely focused on programming, but is also engaged in aspects of electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical design.

Vanderlande is a market‑leading, global partner for future‑proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors. Our extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software, and life‑cycle services – results in the realization of fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology.

Vanderlande offers competitive salary, generous benefits, flexible working hours and ability to work from home (when possible), modern work spaces, amenities such as employee gym, and a genuine focus on people and culture.

• Supporting the controls architecture development and programming required for new products
• Researching and testing machine controls technologies to support Vanderlande products
• Defining design and application rules.
  
  E.g. max # of nodes on a fieldbus network, PLC loading, etc.
• Creating and maintaining code libraries for standard equipment
• Managing planned obsolescence of controls components related to standard equipment
• Delivering quality by creating test plans, running risk analyses, and properly testing code

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC Platform (Siemens is a plus)
• PLC languages:
  Ladder Logic & Structured Text (STL & FBD are a plus)
• Industrial Fieldbus (e.g. Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Control Net, Device Net, ASi, Modbus)
• Simulation/Emulation of Equipment
• Electrical Design and Industrial Machinery
• SCADA/HMI

• Familiarity with Parcel Logistics
• Motor Control Theory
• Source/Version Control
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Distributed I/O
• Computer Networking (TCP/IP)
• Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) Integration
• Programming (e.g. Python, C#, Java, HTML)
• Predictive Maintenance
• Condition Based Monitoring
• Embedded Software
• IIoT v4 (Industrial Internet of Things)
• Machine Safety (ISO
  13849)

Office‑based role located in Marietta, GA. May require occasional visits to warehouse or industrial environments. May be expected to perform hands‑on assembly or troubleshooting of equipment which requires use of hand/power tools and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Full‑Time. Standard business hours with flexibility as needed for global collaboration.

Occasional travel may be required for stakeholder meetings, site visits, or global team collaboration, up to 10%, domestic and international.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.