IT Project Engineer

About the Company

Vanderlande is a global market leader in future-proof logistics process automation for airports, parcel services, and warehouses. Our innovative solutions support the seamless movement of baggage, parcels, and goods across some of the world's most demanding environments.

About the Role

As an IT Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering, commissioning, and supporting the IT infrastructure behind Vanderlande's automated material handling systems across the APAC region. This position combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities. You will design, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain critical IT infrastructure components including networks, servers, virtualization platforms, operating systems, middleware, and cybersecurity solutions.

Department Overview

The APAC Project Integration Department is part of Vanderlande's Airport & Parcel Solutions business unit. The team is responsible for the design, testing, integration, and commissioning of complex automation solutions for leading customers across the Asia-Pacific region, supporting major international airports such as Changi Airport, Hong Kong International Airport, and Sydney Airport, as well as global logistics leaders including DHL, FedEx, and UPS.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support IT infrastructure solutions for airport and parcel automation projects
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders
• Analyze technical issues, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions
• Translate customer requirements into robust and scalable IT solutions
• Execute infrastructure deployments and system integrations following established project methodologies
• Provide expert troubleshooting support to minimize operational downtime
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, policies, and best practices
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers, and subcontractors
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify improvement opportunities
• Support commissioning activities and operational handover of complex automation systems
• Participate in on-call and standby support rotations for operational sites when required

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• 2-5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or a similar technical role
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, server infrastructure, virtualization, and operating systems
• Experience supporting enterprise-level IT environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Proactive, customer-focused, and able to work effectively within an international team environment
• Willingness to travel up to 80% as project requirements demand

Desirable

• Experience with VMware virtualization platforms, Linux (SUSE, Ubuntu) and Microsoft Windows Server environments, HP server and storage solutions, Cisco networking technologies
• Exposure to middleware and monitoring solutions such as Oracle Database, Oracle WebLogic, and enterprise monitoring platforms
• Experience implementing cybersecurity standards and tools, including endpoint protection, SIEM platforms, vulnerability management, and system hardening
• Familiarity with ITIL methodologies, Lean and Six Sigma principles, and structured troubleshooting approaches