Controls Engineer

FORTNA partners with the world’s 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.

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The Controls Engineer will be responsible for commissioning of controls for conveyor and sortation systems. This position is focused on implementing site-based 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 on-site 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 third-party vendors to ensure all aspects of a project are considered during both the design and commissioning phases 
• Review electrical designs and provide accurate as-builts drawings for approval. 
• Individually or as a team commission complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. 
• 2-4 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 …