Confirm design and functionality of upper-level controls of automated sortation systems.
Isolate and correct controls I/O issues using PLC and HMI feedback.
Write and implement PLC code, integrate subsystems, and assist in all on-site controls engineering tasks.
Utilize “Human Machine Interface” (HMI) using commercially available products such as Ignition, Wonderware, RSView, or FactoryTalk View.
Implement PLC and HMI programs to satisfy current design and customer specifications under the supervision of Sr. Level Controls Engineers.
Work with FORTNA employees, customer representatives and third-party vendors to ensure all aspects of a project are considered during both the design and execution phases.
Review electrical designs and provide accurate as-built drawings for approval.
Commission complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing.
Provide support of system commissioning efforts as required.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or comparable.
2-4 years of experience within an industrial controls environment which includes: PLC programming (Rockwell Software required, Siemens or Schneider software a plus)
HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View or Ignition)
Input and output device design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
Industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Devicenet, Profinet, etc.)
Low voltage electrical design and drawing creation.
Equivalent work experience will also be considered as a substitute for education.
Experience with VFDs preferred (networked a plus).