Material Science Engineer Jobs in British Columbia

As an Integration Engineer at Vanderlande, you will play a crucial role in integrating various components and subsystems into comprehensive solutions for complex airport and parcel systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing tests to ensure system functionality and reliability. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to the successful delivery of cutting-edge material handling solutions that meet our customers' operational needs.

Test Design and Planning

• Develop test designs and plans based on system specifications, risk analysis, and customer requirements
• Implement test cases, scripts, and stubs for System Factory and Site Testing
• Set up and configure test environments and tooling
• Ensure test coverage of system and customer requirements through structured verification and validation activities

Test Execution and Analysis

• Execute integration, system, and customer acceptance tests both in-house and on-site
• Analyze and report test results, problems, and verify solutions
• Discuss results with developers, solution architects, clients, and team members
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of integration and system performance issues

System Integration, Commissioning, and Handover

• Integrate components into subsystems and existing Baggage Handling Systems (BHS)
• Coordinate integration activities between Vanderlande systems and customer systems
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure seamless integration of all system elements
• Support planning and coordination of software and system releases required for testing and deployment
• Perform site commissioning of material handling systems, including baggage handling, parcel, and related solutions
• Validate system functionality and requirements through structured testing and verification activities
• Support operational readiness and transition-to-operations activities during system handover
• Act as a technical bridge between engineering, commissioning, operations, and customer teams during go-live activities
• Ensure the technical quality, performance, and successful delivery of the integrated material handling system

Project Support

• Assist in defining integration strategies during the sales and quotation phases
• Support Integration Managers and Project Leaders in resolving technical and system-related issues
• Identify, assess, and support mitigation of technical and integration risks
• Contribute to project risk analysis and contingency management
• Support coordination between engineering disciplines during project execution

Requirements and Configuration Management

• Act as the internal customer throughout the project
• Manage requirements traceability from conception to delivery
• Minimize and document project risk by analyzing requirements and proposed system changes
• Coordinate technical configuration management activities throughout project execution
• Assess the impact of software, hardware, and system changes on the integrated solution
• Support the implementation of approved changes throughout testing, commissioning, and handover activities

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in system integration, testing, commissioning, or system engineering activities
• Experience with IT and Industrial Automation systems
• Willingness to travel more than 60% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of automated test tools (execution, result registration, test management)
• Experience in the airport, material handling, or logistics industry
• Familiarity with software release and configuration management processes

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systems perspective
• Basic knowledge of Systems Engineering and/or Software Development
• Familiarity with testing methodologies and techniques
• Familiarity with requirements management, traceability, and verification
• Understanding of system integration and configuration management principles
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively in international, multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive and assertive team player
• Adaptability to different cultural environments
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure during testing and site execution phases

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Primarily office-based work with occasional site assignments
• May require climbing stairs or ladders during site visits
• May require work during commissioning, testing, and operational support periods outside regular office hours
• Must adhere to site safety requirements

This is a full-time position, eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. Salary range for this position is CAD$85,000 to CAD$93,000.