The Organization:
Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors. Our extensive portfolio of integrated solutions - innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services - results in the realization of fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology.
The products and processes developed by the R&D group include Shoe Sorters, Cross-Belt Sorters, Pop-up Transfer Sorters, Tilt-Tray Sorters, Bomb-bay Sorters, various types of Belt Conveyor, Individual Carrier Systems (ICS), AGVs/AMRs, Robotics, Custom Software, and more.
Vanderlande offers competitive salary, generous benefits, flexible working hours and ability to work from home (when possible), modern workspaces, amenities such as employee gym, and a genuine focus on people and culture. Vanderlande provides opportunities to display leadership and opportunities for promotion.
The Role:
The R&D Electrical Engineer II is part of a multidisciplinary team who are responsible for developing and refining products and processes for use in the automated logistics industry. The R&D Electrical Engineer is largely focused on industrial electrical design but is also engaged in aspects of machine control and electromechanical design. This role requires travel up to 10%, both domestically and internationally.
Core Job Functions Include: . Working on electrical design of control panels, cables and control stations
. Perform system and component level calculations to size components and equipment for the application (conductor sizing, voltage drop, motor starters, overcurrent and short circuit protection, control panels, control networks, etc.)
. Learning standard methods for performing engineering calculations
. Following process and design standards in place for use by project teams
. Helping develop automation for repetitive CAD and design processes
. Working with different types of networks (Profinet, Profibus, AS-I, Ethernet/IP)
. Updating documentation in our Engineering Change Management system
Success:
Success in this role will require adopting and embracing an agile mindset: acknowledging the need for learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement, embracing emerging challenges and viewing failure as a learning opportunity, a preoccupation with innovating and delivering steadily more customer value, getting work done in small self-organizing teams, and collaborating in an interactive network.
Required Areas of Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codes
Electrical Design for Machine Control
Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical/Eplan (Single and Multi-Line Drawings)
Knowledge of controls engineering theories and principles
Willingness to learn
Proactive
Passion for problem solving
Good verbal, and written skills
Ability to work in a team
Preferred Areas of Knowledge:
Basic knowledge or familiarity of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) & UL508A
Motor Control Theory
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Education: B.E. / B. Tech (Electricals /Electronics / Instrumentation).
Experience:
1-2 years of professional experience
