R&D Controls Engineer

Overview

Job Title: R&D Controls Engineer

The R&D Controls Engineer is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing and refining products and processes for use in the automated logistics industry. The role is largely focused on programming, with involvement in 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 portfolio includes integrated solutions, innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services that enable fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology. Vanderlande offers competitive salary, generous benefits, flexible working hours and the ability to work from home (when possible), modern work spaces, amenities such as an employee gym, and a strong 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., maximum number of nodes on a fieldbus network, PLC loading)
• Creating and maintaining code libraries for standard equipment
• Managing planned obsolescence of controls components related to standard equipment
• Delivering quality by creating test plans, performing 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, requiring use of hand/power tools and the 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.