Mobile Controls Engineer

Overview

Troubleshoot and maintain Allen‑Bradley PLC systems for automated material handling.

Key Responsibilities

• incident resolution
• documentation
• technical support
• data analysis
• on‑site support
• network troubleshooting

Tasks

-Incident Resolution & Diagnostics Swiftly diagnose and resolve complex incidents related to automated material handling systems to minimize downtime. -Documentation & Escalation Maintain accurate incident documentation and effectively escalate complex issues when necessary. -Technical Support Apply your comprehensive knowledge of electromechanical and networking systems, with a strong focus on Allen-Bradley PLCs, to provide top-notch technical support. -Data Analysis Proactively analyze log data to identify and resolve potential system issues. -On-Site Support & Commissioning Provide essential on-site support for troubleshooting, commissioning, and critical system maintenance during projects, peak customer periods, and system updates. -Network & Communication Troubleshoot and optimize various bus networks, including Profibus, ASI bus, Profinet, and TCP/IP.

Requirements

• allen-bradley
• plc
• low-level controls
• industrial networking
• bachelor’s
• 3+ years

What You Bring

-Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. -Hands-On Skills Proven hands-on experience with controls and PLCs. -Up to 70% travel to customer sites across North America. -Strong understanding of Low-Level Controls (LLC) and industrial networking systems. -Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively. -Technical Proficiency -Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. -Strong Allen-Bradley PLC experience. -PLC System Expertise Diagnose, repair, prevent, modify, maintain, and commission Allen-Bradley PLC systems. -Experience A minimum of 3 years of experience in controls technology, specifically with Allen-Bradley PLC systems. -Education A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field. -Work Style -IT System Integration Work proficiently with IT systems relevant to industrial automation. -The ability to access and navigate industrial sites for inspections.

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Benefits

-Occasional opportunities for international training.

About Vanderlande

-Grew under the name Rapistan Lande in the 1960s, adopting 'Vanderlande' in 1989 and expanding internationally into material-handling automation. -Delivers integrated solutions—innovative systems, smart software, and lifecycle services—to warehouses, airports, and parcel hubs. -Its baggage systems operate in numerous airports, moving a large volume of bags annually. -Parcel systems sort millions of items daily. -FY2024 net revenue reached about €2.2 billion, supported by a healthy order book and steady intake. -Typical projects include large-scale airport baggage halls, e-commerce warehouse sortation, and parcel distribution hubs. -Specializes in airport baggage handling, warehouse automation, and parcel-sorting systems—trusted by top global retailers. -Unusual fact: 9 of the 15 largest food retailers rely on its warehouse systems, processing deliveries for same-day promises worldwide.

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