Job TitleTest/Integration Engineer
Job Description
Vanderlande’s Engineering Department designs, commissions and tests Material Handling Systems for our customers which includes some of North America’s biggest airports. Our Test/Integration Engineers are responsible for helping execute the design, commissioning and testing of the entire Material Handling High Level Controls System on large projects throughout North America. The individual will be part of a multi-disciplined team and will be responsible for effectively working with a variety of stakeholders, as well as external contractors.
Responsibilities:
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Executing projects from conception through client handover and ensuring the technical performance of the system.
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Supporting mechanical, hardware, system and network design, software development (PLC and/or PC related systems), integration of components, acceptance testing and commissioning.
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Working closely with clients, subcontractors, project leaders and internal specialists to manage requirements, integration, configuration and software changes.
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Identifying and minimizing technical risks.
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Executing and testing integration between components, and reporting progress and status of test execution.
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Preparing factory and customer integration test plans.
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Preparing test data specifications and test case specifications for internal and external interface testing.
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Integrating and testing the Vanderlande provided systems on customer site with external systems.
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Understanding, interpreting and following procedures and standards.
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Working on quotation bids with the systems and sales department on new projects or on project changes.
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Identifying, initiating and implementing improvements in project execution and proposing technical solutions for complex and multidisciplinary problems.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
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Sytems and Controls Engineering is preferred.
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3-5 years of experience with systems integration and configuration.
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Willing to travel, sometimes for extended periods of time, and work flexible hours during on-site testing and integration (60% travel or more).
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:
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In depth knowledge of architectures, integration strategies, test approaches, V model and software development and testing (emulation/simulation).
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Knowledge of configuration management, requirements management, and test management tools.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Knowledge of controls engineering theories and principles.
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Good interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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Ability to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action.
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Strong team orientation and a continuous drive to meet deliverables.
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Anticipate potential problems and work to solve underlying issues beyond the immediate scope.
Top Skills
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.
Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.
Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
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