(WJ968) - Controls R&D Engineer

Job Title: Controls R&D; Engineer Location: Santpedor Introduction to role: Vanderlande’s Technology Department is responsible for the design, specification, and commissioning of material handling systems for our customers. In this position, you will work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative customer-focused environment to determine and translate customer needs into simple and effective design solutions, provide accurate time estimates, produce manufacturing and assembly drawings, manage documentation, and create BOMs. As a Software Developer (PLC), you will design, develop, and test our PLC operating systems (Siemens TIA Portal & Allen Bradley STUDIO 5000). You will draw up the requirements for the systems and develop efficient and effective solutions together with the multidisciplinary project team. In addition, you will analyze risks, solve problems, and help to make improvements. These products will be used as building blocks by the Engineering department, who will subsequently integrate them into systems for our worldwide clients. Where necessary, you will support your colleagues in this integration process. Role Responsibilities: Translate concepts into realized alternatives, focusing on your discipline while considering functionality, feasibility, quality, manufacturability, costs, and completion time. Consider other relevant disciplines and make optimum use of team members’ expertise. Maintain VI Equipment Product lines, including supporting documentation. Define a planning for the work to be done, estimate the workload and lead time, and communicate changes and risks proactively. Finalize a design and its deliverables according to our processes to guarantee smooth transitions to relevant stakeholders. Coordinate technical details with VI Supply Chain. Make improvements to existing equipment designs. Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and project sites to evaluate processes and design improvements ( Role Qualification and Skills: Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology (e.g., Electronics, Mechatronics, or Software related). 3-5 years’ experience in material handling or related industry. Knowledge of TIA Portal, Studio 5000, etc. Understanding of Electrical drawings. Knowledge/Experience of EU and US electrical and safety norms. Experience with PLC, Frequency Inverters, HMI, etc. Preferred Qualifications: Direct experience designing automated systems with PLC controlled systems, including safety designs, motor protection and control, and Industrial Communication and networking (i.e., ASibus, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Profinet). Experience in field engineering on site. What we offer: 22 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays) plus one week during Easter and another during Christmas. Hybrid Workplace and flexible working hours. Flexible compensation currently includes: private medical insurance, meal vouchers, transportation vouchers, childcare vouchers, and collective savings insurance. A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression. Diversity & Inclusion: Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard 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 that can be made to support your application. Contact Information: If this role appeals to you, please apply now by completing the application form and uploading your CV. For more information, please contact Jordi Castells (Recruiter) at +34 936 89 59 93 (no agencies). #LI-JORDI #J-18808-Ljbffr