R&D Controls Engineer

Vanderlande Industries • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 workspaces, amenities such as employee gym, and a genuine focus on people and culture.

Requirements

• 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, ControlNet, DeviceNet, ASi, Modbus)
• Simulation/Emulation of Equipment
• Electrical Design and Industrial Machinery
• SCADA/HMI

Nice To Haves

• 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 (ISO13849)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees