Sr. Controls Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Controls Engineer will be responsible for driving design, functionality and testing of upper-level automated sortation systems. The candidate must lead and assist in the design and programming of new projects. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate skillsets for diagnosing and solving controls related issues involving I/O, hardware (Controller setup, VFDs, Comms devices) and software (PLC and HMI) feedback along with best practices electrical troubleshooting techniques.

This position requires providing leadership, guidance and mentoring to junior level engineers. The Controls Engineer III is responsible for supporting other members of the controls group to ensure accurate documentation, proper system functionality, adherence to approved design and customer specifications.

• Write and implement modular and reusable 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, Factory Talk View, or Factory Talk 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.
• Individually or as a team, commission and troubleshoot complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing.
• Provide support of system commissioning efforts as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or comparable.
• 4-7 years of experience within an industrial controls environment which includes:
• PLC programming (Rockwell required, Siemens, Schneider or other is expected)
• HMI Programming (Factory Talk View, Ignition, Wonderware, Indusoft)
• Input and output device design, implementation, and troubleshooting
• Industrial communication networks (Ether Net/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.
• Experience with VFDs preferred (networked a plus).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps.

• Must be self-motivated, self-aware, detail-oriented, and results-focused.
• Understanding of VFDs, induction motors, programmable logic controllers and industrial networks.
• Demonstrates understanding of project management, service management, or relationship management principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate controls I/O problems.
• Schedule, manage, and execute basic system implementations, enhancements, and retrofits.
• Collaborate and communicate with team members, project managers and customers in a professional written and spoken manner.
• Provide direction and leadership to Jr. level controls engineers.

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. When traveling, the job environment shifts to a site-based, typically industrial setting. Travel may require PPE, electrical diagnostic tools, electrical implementation tools, laptops, and networking equipment.

Up to 40-50% travel to various sites.

Ability to lift 50 pounds; climb ladders; navigate around warehouse automation equipment; prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and/or working in cramped quarters; exposure to potentially dangerous tools and equipment and moving mechanical parts; noise levels ranging from quiet to moderate to excessive.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO) statements apply. FORTNA provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.