Job Title
Controls Project Engineer

Job Description

Effective April 1, 2026, Toyota Automated Logistics brings together Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande's warehousing business, and viastore under one unified brand. During this transition phase, parts of our recruitment activities and communication may still be conducted via legacy company systems and email domains.

Are you excited about designing, programming and testing PLC software? Ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic, international environment? Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

Your impact:

As Controls Project Engineer you design and program PLC controls for our material handling systems at our office in Veghel, meeting high quality demands on a project basis. During the engineering phase you work closely together with a multidisciplinary project team to deliver a Functional Specification. After that, you are responsible for the detailed design, programming, and testing of the PLC software.

When the engineering phase is finished, you travel to the customer site to perform the commissioning of the conveyor system. The customer site can be anywhere in the world. During this commissioning phase you carry out functional testing of the PLC hardware and software. You are also responsible for integrating your PLC software in the overall control system and assist in the customer acceptance testing. During the execution of the project you closely monitor the available budget and the agreed schedule, and you take the appropriate actions when necessary.

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Your department

The Project Engineering department is responsible for the worldwide execution of Warehousing projects in which the different components (mechanical, electromechanical and controls) of our material handling systems are implemented.

What makes you a great fit?

• HBO degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science or Controls Technology
• Strong analytic skills
• Proactive, pragmatic and hands on attitude
• Delivering feedback and best practice to improve our products
• Communicating with regular progress reports and managing deadlines and milestones
• Knowledge of and experience in PLC applications (TIA Portal)
• Willing to work regularly for extended periods in other countries (up to 50% of your time)
• Good command of the English language, Dutch language is preferred

What you can look forward to:

In the challenging and responsible position of Controls Project Engineer you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with plenty of room for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future. This position offers a competitive salary range of €4.800,00 up to €6000,00 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance) with a comprehensive travel allowance on top. Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixed salary you'll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
• Flexible working hours
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office)
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
• Working from home allowance
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista

Ready to join Toyota Automated Logistics? We look forward to hearing from you!

We look forward to your application. No cover letter is required, just send us your CV and relevant qualifications.

Your contact for questions:

Recruiter: Britt Laarhoven

Phone Number: +31 413 - 49 33 73.

Who we are:
At Toyota Automated Logistics, you actively shape the future of intelligent intralogistics. As part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), we are a global partner for integrated warehouse automation solutions. Founded in April 2026, we bring together the strengths of Bastian Solutions, viastore, and Vanderlande's warehousing business under one unified brand.

Together, we develop scalable automation systems, intelligent software, and end-to-end services across the entire lifecycle for customers around the world. Our ambition is clear: to set industry benchmarks and actively shape the future of intralogistics.

Diversity & Inclusion:
At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request.