Lead Controls Engineer - Crossbelt

FORTNA partners with leading brands to optimize omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. The Lead Controls Engineer will drive the design, functionality, and testing of automated sortation systems, providing leadership and technical oversight while mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Write and implement modular and reuseable PLC code and assist in all on-site controls engineering tasks
• Design and develop “Human Machine Interface” (HMI) using commercially available products such as Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, or FactoryTalk Optix
• Implement PLC and HMI programs to satisfy current design and customer specifications
• 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
• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organizational objectives
• Guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role
• May serve as a mentor to more entry level Controls Engineers
• Provide support to commissioning team members as required
• Lead a team to execute complex automated systems, provide site engineering support and complete system acceptance testing
• Interface and coordinate with other departments on requirements and standards

Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, self-aware, detail-oriented, and results-focused
• Understanding of VFDs, induction motors, programmable logic controllers and industrial networks
• Demonstrates advanced understanding of project management, service management, or relationship management principles
• Advanced abilities and knowledge in practices and techniques gained through experience and exposure to complex and diverse techniques, theories, and principles
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate controls I/O problems
• Schedule, manage, and execute basic system implementations, enhancements, and retrofits
• Collaborate and communicate with FORTNA team members, project managers and customers in a professional written and spoken manner
• Provide direction and leadership to jr. level controls engineers
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience within an industrial controls environment which includes: PLC programming (Rockwell required, Siemens, Schneider or other is expected), HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Wonderware, Indusoft), Input and output device design, implementation, and troubleshooting, Industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.), Low voltage electrical design and drawing understanding and creation
• Equivalent work experience will also be considered as a substitute for education
• Valid driver's license and able to rent a car without a co-renter
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Proficiency in conflict resolution
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Adaptability and learning agility
• Interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker
• Resilience and persistence
• Customer-centric mindset
• Experience with networked VFDs, Servos, and other motor controllers
• Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps