Key skills
Electrical EngineeringMaterial Handling SystemsIEC/US Electrical StandardsAutodesk AutoCAD Electrical (ACAD-E)Power Distribution DesignElectrical Circuit TroubleshootingEthernet NetworksPLC Familiarity ABPLC Familiarity BeckhoffPLC Familiarity SchneiderPLC Familiarity SiemensIndustrial Network Protocols EthernetIPIndustrial Network Protocols ProfibusIndustrial Network Protocols EtherCATVFD SolutionsNECNFPAUL508A StandardsBill of Materials DevelopmentAnalysis/SynthesisProject ManagementParcelCritical ThinkingProblem Solving
About this role
FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. The Electrical Engineer II will focus on designing control solutions for conveyor systems and will be part of a team deploying complex material handling solutions, ensuring efficient project completion with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Develop overall system design using IEC/US standards, customer specifications and MHS guidelines with minimal direction of Project Leads and Engineering Managers
- Utilize Autodesk ACAD-E and other FORTNA custom tools to complete drawings for control panels, power distribution single lines, conveyor layouts, and other electrical drawings as required
- Apply sound engineering principles and methods to meet project goals for scalable and robust solutions
- Calculate power requirements and ratings for single line diagrams and control panels
- Develop and release bill of materials for panels and field devices
- Support remote teams reviewing panel or layout drawings to aid manufacturing and installation functions
- Troubleshoot electrical circuits, Ethernet networks, and basic plc logic
- Deploy and commission complex controls solutions in customer facilities
- Be able to work and meet deadlines under pressure within aggressive schedules
- Learn and implement best practices for conveyor control systems including flow control, gapping, and accumulation
- Collaborate with other teams within the group and / or company to identify common problems and solutions
Requirements:
- B.S. Degree in Engineering with 3-5 years relevant work experience
- Individuals without an Engineering degree but with an equivalent level of work experience will be considered
- Technical Knowledge. Capable of effectively applying technical knowledge to solve a range of problems
- Problem Solving. Capable of detecting, recognizing a problem, identifying the nature of the problem. carefully inspecting and finding facts and developing a clear picture of the problem
- Analysis/Synthesis. Capable of making a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives
- Project Management. Capable of applying fundamental Project, Service and Relationship Management Principles
- Communicates effectively
- Clearly conveys information and ideas to help people understand and retain messages
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Previous Material Handling Experience is desired
- Knowledge of AB, Schneider, Beckhoff and/or Siemens electrical products
- Knowledge of hardware used in material handling systems, i.e. sorters, conveyors, panel electrical components, field electrical components etc
- Knowledge of NEC and NFPA and UL508A
- Previous experience using AutoCAD-Electrical (ACAD-E) to create electrical drawings and schematics required
- Knowledge of industrial network protocols (EthernetIP, Profibus, EtherCAT)
- Familiarity with PLCs (AB, Beckhoff , Schneider or Siemens), and VFD solutions Experience programming PLCs is a plus
- Familiarity with Indusoft, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View and / or Ignition is a plus
- Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps
- The ability to juggle multiple tasks and changing priorities
- Professional Engineer License is a plus