IT/PLC Specialist
Vanderlande
Lead IT and PLC support for JFK baggage handling system
12 days ago ago
$90,000 - $130,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
New York, NY
Office Full-Time
Company Size
9,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Automation
Material Handling
Software Solutions
Logistics Systems
Engineering
Turnkey Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Warehousing
Airports
Parcel
Role
What you would be doing
release planning
system integration
performance monitoring
acceptance testing
it lifecycle
incident management
- Managing requirements, integration, configuration of IT and software changes throughout the life cycle of the baggage handling solution (define release plans).
- Help, train and develop the Vibes Support Specialists, with the support of the Operations Manager, to strengthen their support capabilities and toolsets. Prepare the Control Room Team to take on support of new releases and new applications.
- Ensures integrated systems of the material handling solution cooperate and function adequately to ensure optimal performance, as well as identify and minimize (technical) risks, especially on IT and HLC level.
- Evaluates system performance after go-live to drive continuous improvement of system performance and facilitate process improvement.
- Responsible for the technical quality and successful acceptance testing of modifications/extensions to the baggage handling solution from IT and HLC perspective.
- Manage the IT Life-cycle of BHS system equipment and propose solutions.
- Oversees the transition of complex systems to live operations to ensure system functionality and alignment to customer’s operational requirements.
- Supporting the system design from mechanical, hardware, system and network design, software development (PLC and/or PC/IT related systems), integration of different components, system commissioning and testing through to final handover to the customer.
- Anticipate potential problems and work to solve underlying issues beyond the immediate scope
- Provide technical IT leadership and architectural support to O&M Service Team and customer
- Advising the Vanderlande Project teams of needed improvements for project execution and proposing technical IT solutions for complex and multidisciplinary problems.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues related to PLCs, SCADA, and IT systems in real time.
- Manage IT risk mitigation in operations, projects and external interfaces; build close relationships with Airport IT departments.
- Validate and ensures complex integrated change/modification/extension requests are vetted against the overall design and will deliver the desired solution performance
- Identifies and details (in cooperation with Vanderlande experts) modifications, changes and improvements to the baggage handling solution.
- Analyze performance trends, recognizes opportunities and proactively implement upgrades and enhancements, especially on IT level (infrastructure as well as application design).
- Act as the technical subject matter expert for BHS applications (i.e. VIBES, BPI, ITMC) and liaise with VIBES Specialist and Process Engineers to analyze IT System Behavior.
- Works closely with baggage control room, 2nd and 3rd line support subject matter experts, CSC and IT service desk (Controls applications and IT infrastructure escalations), global service desk.
- Day-to-day IT and HLC operations support as a technical leader contributing to Incident Management
- Work with customer to establish requirements and propose solutions for IT changes.
- Drive continuous improvement of incidents resolution and root cause analysis.
- Take a leading expert role in solving complex multidisciplinary (Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, PC) incidents, complex problem resolution, fault finding and root-cause analysis.
What you bring
plcs
scada
python
sql
bachelor’s
cmms
- 3+ years of experience working with industrial control systems, PLCs (e.g., Siemens(preferred), Allen-Bradley), and SCADA/HMI systems.
- Strong team orientation and a continuous drive to meet deliverables.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Systems and Controls Engineering is preferred.
- Willing to serve as a stand-by or backup resource, possibly to work shift work to accommodate a 24/7 service contract.
- 3-5 years of experience with systems integration and configuration.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year CMMS experience
- Knowledge of configuration management, requirements management, and test management tools
- Knowledge of controls engineering theories and principles.
- Ability to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action.
- Good interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- In depth knowledge of architectures, integration strategies, test approaches, V model and software development and testing (emulation/simulation).
- Minimum 2 years of material handling experience
- Vocational or Technical Education Diploma
- Familiarity with database systems (SQL), scripting (Python,), and software development tools
- Vanderlande offers free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and
- Effective 1st day of employment Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time off
- The Company offers a pre-tax 401k and post-tax Roth Retirement plans along with a company match of 100% for the first 5% of your compensation. 100% vested on Day 1.
- Referral Bonus
- AD&D and an Employee Assistance program.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1949
Year of establishment
Established in Veghel, Netherlands.
Acquired 2017
Acquisition by Toyota Industries
Joined a global logistics automation group while maintaining Dutch engineering roots.
600+ Airports
Baggage systems installed worldwide
Operates baggage handling systems across numerous international airports.
4B Bags
Annual baggage processed
Efficiently manages and transports billions of bags each year.
- 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.
- The company is committed to developing its employees and enabling them to reach their full potential.
- The organization is driven by innovation and continually strives for better ways of doing things.
- The company builds long-term relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
- The organization is customer-centric and constantly aims to exceed expectations.
- The company believes in delivering excellence through high standards and accountability.
- The organization works with passion and integrity in everything it does.
Net-Zero 2050
Emission Target
Goals to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
- Committed to reducing CO2 footprint and improving energy efficiency across operations.
- Products and solutions focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
- Continuously works on reducing waste and improving recycling in processes.
- Invests in sustainable technologies to support the global transition to renewable energy.
- Fosters an inclusive work environment, encouraging diversity of thought, and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Has made significant progress in increasing gender diversity, with women holding leadership positions across various departments.
- Monitors diversity metrics and aims to increase gender balance across all levels of the organization.
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