Associate Controls Engineer
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Job Location:
Griffin, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FORTNA partners with the worlds leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives we design and deliver solutions powered by intelligent software to optimize fast accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy distribution center operational design and implementation material handling automated equipment robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
At FORTNA we believe in fostering a workplace that isnt just a job but a movement a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. Join the Movement encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration celebrates diversity and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than Team. Our Approach.
The Associate Controls Engineer will assist in the commissioning of automated sortation systems. This position is focused on implementing site-based controls for new equipment within new or existing customer facilities. This position will work under the direct supervision of Sr Controls Engineers ensuring drawings and software are completed installed commissioned validated and documented as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Write and implement PLC code integrate subsystems and assist in all on-site commissioning efforts.
- Utilize Human Machine Interface (HMI) using commercially available products such as Ignition Aveva Intouch Wonderware Aveva Edge (Indusoft) or FactoryTalk View to develop interface solutions.
- Implement PLC and HMI programs to satisfy current design and customer specifications under the supervision of Sr Controls Engineers.
- Able to review and understand electrical designs.
- As part of a team support the commissioning of complex automated systems provide site engineering support and participate in system acceptance testing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Electrical Engineering Technology or comparable.
- Familiar with basic electronic/electrical schematics or components
- Preferred: 0-2 years of experience within an industrial controls environment which includes:
- PLC programming (Rockwell Software Siemens or Schneider)
- HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View or Ignition)
- Familiar with IO devices and device layout.
- 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 Microsoft 365 - Office Apps.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Must be self-motivated self-aware detail-oriented and results-focused.
- 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.
- Basic understanding of induction motors programmable logic controllers and industrial networks is a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates primarily at remote customer sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones etc.
When traveling the job environment shifts to a site-based 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.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to navigate safely over and around warehouse automation equipment.
- Physical stamina may be required for prolonged standing bending stooping and/or working in cramped quarters.
- Exposure to potentially dangerous tools and equipment amidst a variety of building materials is probable as is occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts.
- The noise level in the work environment can vary from being relatively quiet to moderate to excessive.
The base salary range for this role is $66100 to $99200. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location level job-related knowledge skills experience and performance. This is a remote position. Please review this posting for information on travel requirements.
Employees may be required to perform any other job-related 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 job-related 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 pregnancy-related 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 addition FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Electrical Engineering
- GIS
- Raspberry Pi
- System Design
- C/C++
- CAD
- Matlab
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- Microsoft Project
- Catia
About Company
Fortna is an end-to-end design-build firm solving complex omnichannel & eCommerce distribution challenges with expertise, software & automation, click here to learn more!
