Overview

As a Controls Project Engineer, you lead the design, development, and commissioning of advanced automation control systems for sorting and material handling. You will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust solutions across international projects. The role covers the full lifecycle from concept to on-site start-up and optimization, emphasizing safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This position offers exposure to modern PLC/IPC platforms and a chance to shape automation in the logistics sector.

Compensaciones / Ventajas

- full-time position
- structured onboarding
- 22 vacation days
- flexible compensation and benefits plan
- digital learning platforms
- long-term career development opportunities

Responsabilidades

- Design, program, and commission sortation and automated material handling systems using PLCs and FSC platforms
- Develop and maintain control system documentation including functional descriptions and architectures
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure seamless integration and performance
- Lead on-site commissioning and troubleshoot issues during start-up and ramp-up




- Act as interface between clients and suppliers to clarify requirements and resolve technical challenges
- Deliver system training to operations and maintenance teams
- Monitor performance during ramp-up, analyze incidents, and propose corrective actions
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, processes, and QA
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and industrial regulations

Requisitos principales

- Solid knowledge of industrial automation and control systems
- Hands-on PLC programming experience (Siemens TIA Portal, ProfiSafe, Allen-Bradley)
- Understanding of TCP/IP communication protocols
- Experience with SCADA/HMI and fieldbus technologies (Profinet, Profibus, ASi)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in control logic design and debugging
- Ability to read electrical schematics and produce technical documentation
- Professional communication in Spanish and English (min B2)
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~50%)
- Proven on-site commissioning and troubleshooting experience

- analytical thinking
- clear communication
- collaborative mindset
- PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, ProfiSafe, Allen-Bradley)
- TCP/IP networking
- SCADA / HMI

📌 Controls Project Engineer - VANDERLANDE (Barcelona)
🏢 Vanderlande
📍 Barcelona