Sr. Team Lead Controls

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Job TitleSr. Team Lead ControlsJob Description Senior Team Lead: Controls Reports to Project Manager Engineering Manager Engineering As a Lead for Controls Engineers in Vanderlandes Airport and Parcel Solutions (APS) business unit, you will contribute to designing and implementing control systems for large-scale BHS and parcel handling 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 KPIs. 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. 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. 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 BHS and parcel 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 Bachelors degree in electronic, electrical engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field. 10-12 years of experience in PLC programming, particularly Siemens, preferred experience in Airport material handling system and parcel solutions