Senior Controls Project Engineer

Job Description Job Title Senior Controls Project Engineer Job Description Reports to Project Manager Engineering/Manger Engineering As a Lead for Controls Engineers in Vanderlande's warehousing business unit, you will contribute to designing and implementing control systems for small to large-scale warehousing automation systems. This position offers the opportunity to manage Controls teams, oversee the integration of complex hardware and software systems, and deliver high-impact solutions that ensure operational excellence in airports and parcel hubs worldwide. Key Responsibilities - Developing team, Manage escalation in teams of direct reports. - Develop the right competences and skills in group. - Allocate resources to projects, maintain day to day resource planning, manage operational resource escalations, manage hiring and subcontracting. - Analyse training needs and execute training plan. - Consultant for sales engineering, project management, service, R&D - Monitor and mitigate risks and opportunities in projects. - Stimulate continuous improvement in department- Initiate / manage improvements. - Maintain and improve the specialism area of his/her group. - Contribute to the improvement of department KPI's. - Validate system performance through thorough FAT/SAT testing. - Quickly address control system issues to minimize downtime and disruptions. - Deep knowledge of control systems, including hardware and software integration. - Willingness for short travel internationally for project oversight and team management. - Manage day to day team activities - Participate and drive departmental level initiatives - Identify team training needs and proactively plan trainings with the help of academy. - Proactively work with international mobility to get all travel documentation ready for the project execution team Key Competencies - Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide teams to successful project outcomes. - Experience to manage the team of 15+ engineers. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a global, high-demand project environment - Excellent organizational and planning abilities, ensuring control systems are delivered on time and within budget. - A proactive approach to innovation, driving improvements in control system design and implementation. - Knowledge of ASRS systems is added advantage. Hard Skills - Sound Knowledge of Siemens PLC and Allen Bradley PLC. - Oversee the design and execution of control systems, ensuring integration of hardware and software components (including PLC systems) for warehousing material handling projects. - Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to align control system designs with broader project goals. - Guide team in detailed project plans and schedules, ensuring all control system activities are aligned with project timelines and budgets. - Drive standardization efforts, implementing process improvements that enhance the efficiency and reliability of control systems across multiple projects. - Manage and mentor a team of controls engineers, ensuring alignment with project goals and fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. - Provide technical expertise throughout the commissioning phase, ensuring a smooth handover to the customer. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in electronic, electrical engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field. - 10-15 years of experience in PLC programming, particularly Siemens, preferred experience in warehouse material handling system