Senior R&D Engineer (Electrical)
Our company:
Vanderlande is the global leader for value-added logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market, as well as a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses. In this world of technology, we believe in people – especially those who are totally dedicated, customer-driven and keen to continue learning throughout their career.
Your department:
Vanderlande’s product/module development department Development Center Equipment (DCE) India collaborates globally with technology centres at Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and North America. DCE technology center plays a key role in the continuous investment in developing new products and leverage technologies to strengthen company position and differentiate Vanderlande products in material handling automation solutions market.
Your role:
Senior R&D engineer is an integral member of a global agile stream and shares responsibilities with development engineers’ being part of the scrum team. In this position you will work in a multi-disciplinary group of mechanical, electrical, controls (PLC) and software engineers. You will report to the Group Leader/Development Manager in DCE India.
Your qualification:
BE. / B. Tech/ M.E / M. Tech (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or allied engg. branch) from a recognized University / Institution.
Professional experience:
10-15 years of relevant industry experience, out of which at least 6 years with PLC control material handling automation solutions.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Experience of designing PLC based controls systems containing multiple hardware platforms such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, SEW, Nord etc.
* Hands-on experience of selecting, designing, and installation of electrical/electronic parts of control systems for industrial automation applications.
* Working knowledge of E-Plan Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical or similar drawing package.
* Knowledge of machine design standards, rules and recommendations defined by UL/CSA/NFPA/IEC/CE authorities.
* Direct experience of designing PLC based conveyor systems including power distribution, sizing of power, control switchgear & cabling, field, and industrial network components.
* Experience of designing enclosures for power distribution with motor protection switchgear.
* Parameterization and application knowledge of variable frequency drives, and various motor controllers.
* Knowledge of standards and provisions relating to Machine Design Safety.
* Knowledge of safety related parts of control systems.
* Practical knowledge of field bus systems (ASi, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet).
* Design concepts and translates them into standard application and design rules at equipment and system level.
* Study(analyze) and convert user/module requirements into simple and effective design solution.
* Work on development of new functions and add features to existing standard library file.
* Create and secure configurable functional modular hardware parts.
* Provide accurate time estimates to plan and deliver own work.
* Manage and release standard product deliverables.
* Risk identification, documenting them, and work on solutions to mitigate/eliminate risks.
* Work on multiple test scenarios to execute exception handling, endurance, lifetime tests and integrated system tests by running them on proto equipment under development.
* Familiar with product development life cycle.
* Ensure process conformity, quality, and timely delivery of committed tasks.
* Promote competence development, spread domain specific knowledge, coach, and educate others.
Skills:
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills – English language.
* Taking initiative, supportive, creative problem-solving skills.
* Flexible, naturally adjustable when situation demands.
* Innovative mind-set and drive for continuous improvement.
* Collaborative – multilingual and multicultural team setups.
* Ownership – take personal responsibility.
* Team player – works together as a team.
* Enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about advanced technologies.
* Assertive and able to achieve effective results.
* Proactive, self-driven and ability to work independently.
* Functional knowledge of Enovia or any PLM tool.
* Practical expertise of Atlassian tool suits (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, SourceTree, Bamboo).
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS word, MS excel, MS outlook and MS teams app).
* Experience of executing work in Agile environment is an added advantage.
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