The Sr. Controls Engineer willbe responsible fordrivingdesign,functionalityand testingof upper-levelautomatedsortationsystems.The candidate mustlead andassistin the design and programmingofnew projects.Additionally, the candidate mustdemonstrateskillsetsfor diagnosing and solving controls related issues involvingI/O, hardware (Controller setup, VFDs, Comms devices) and software (PLC and HMI)feedback along withbest practiceselectrical troubleshooting techniques.This positionrequiresprovidingleadership,guidanceand mentoringto junior levelengineers.TheControlsEngineerIIIisresponsibleforsupporting other members of the FORTNAcontrols group to ensureaccuratedocumentation, propersystem functionality,adherence to approved design and customer specifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Write and implementmodular and reuseablePLC codeandassistin all on-sitecontrolsengineering tasks.
Design and developHuman Machine Interface (HMI) using commercially available products such as Ignition, Wonderware,FactoryTalkView, or FactoryTalkOptix.
Implement PLC and HMI programs to satisfy current design and customer specifications.
Work with FORTNA employees, customerrepresentativesand third-party vendors to ensure all aspects of a project are considered during both the design and execution phases
Review electrical designs and provideaccurateas-built drawings for approval.
Individually or as a team, commissionand troubleshootcomplex automatedsystems,provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing.
Provide supportofsystem commissioning efforts asrequired.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, orcomparable.
4-7years of experience within an industrial controls environment which includes:
PLC programming (Rockwellrequired, Siemens,Schneideror otheris 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 drawingunderstanding andcreation.
Equivalent work experience will also beconsidered asa substitute for education.
Experience with VFDs preferred (networked a plus).
Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Must be self-motivated, self-aware, detail-oriented, and results-focused.
Understanding ofVFDs, induction motors, programmable logiccontrollersand industrial networks.
Demonstrates understanding of project management, service management, or relationship management principles.
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.
Collaborateand communicate with FORTNA team members, projectmanagersand customers in aprofessionalwritten and spoken manner.
Providedirection and leadership to jr. levelcontrolsengineers
WORKENVIRONMENT:
This joboperatesin a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.
Whentravelingthe job environment shifts to a site-based, typically industrial. When traveling this role routinely usesappropriate PPE, electrical diagnostic tools, electrical implementation tools, laptops, and networking equipment.
TRAVEL:Thisposition requires up to50-60% 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 lift50 pounds
Ability to climb ladders
Ability to navigate safely over and around warehouse automation equipment
Physical stamina may berequiredfor prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and/orworking 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 beingrelatively quiet, tomoderate, to excessive.
Employees maybe requiredto 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.
