Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for commissioning of controls for conveyor and sortation systems. This position is focused on implementing sitebased controls for new equipment within new or existing customer systems. To support the project scope and schedule this position will work with other members of the FORTNA Controls group to ensure drawings and software are completed installed commissioned and documented as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Write and implement machine code integrate subsystems and assist in all onsite 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 thirdparty vendors to ensure all aspects of a project are considered during both the design and commissioning phases
Review electrical designs and provide accurate asbuilts drawings for approval.
Individually or as a team commission complex automated systems provide site engineering support and complete system acceptance testing.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
24 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.
Experience with VFDs preferred networked a plus
Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Apps.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Must be selfmotivated selfaware detailoriented and resultsfocused.
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones etc.

When traveling the job environment shifts to a sitebased typically industrial. When traveling this role routinely uses appropriate PPE electrical diagnostic tools electrical implementation tools laptops and networking equipment.

TRAVEL: Generally this position requires up to 75 travel to various sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other jobrelated duties as requested by their supervisor.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other jobrelated duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status pregnancy or pregnancyrelated condition status with regard to public assistance veteran status citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S. or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. In addition FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.