FORTNA partners with leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for commissioning controls for conveyor and sortation systems, focusing on implementing site-based controls for new equipment within customer systems.
Responsibilities:
- Write and implement machine code, integrate subsystems, and assist in all on-site commissioning efforts
- Utilize 'Human Machine Interface' (HMI) using commercially available products such as Wonderware, RSView, Factory Talk view and Ignition
- 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 commissioning phases
- Review electrical designs and provide accurate as-builts drawings for approval
- Individually or as a team commission complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- 2-4 years of experience within an industrial controls environment which includes:
- PLC programming (Rockwell Software preferred, Siemens software a plus)
- HMI Programming (Factory Talk View preferred, Ignition a plus)
- Input and output device design and implementation
- 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
- Must be self-motivated, self-aware, detail-oriented, and results-focused
- Understanding of VFDs, induction motors, programmable logic controllers and industrial networks
- Ability to manage and execute basic system implementations, enhancements, and retrofits
- Ability to collaborate and communicate with FORTNA team members, project managers and customers in a professional written and spoken manner
- Ability to take direction from Sr. Level Controls Engineers to support the project and ensure all aspects of project goals are achieved
- Ability to produce quality designs, drawings, programs, and documentation with minimal errors
- Experience with VFDs preferred, networked a plus
- Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps