Controls Engineer - LPS

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known worldwide 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.

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, the engineer will work with other members of the FORTNA Controls group to ensure drawings and software are completed, installed, commissioned, and documented as required.

• 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‑built drawings for approval.
• Individually or as a team commission complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 2‑4 years of experience within an industrial controls environment, including 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, and industrial communication networks (Ether Net/IP, Device Net, Profinet, etc.).
• Low voltage electrical design and drawing creation.
• Equivalent work experience can substitute for education.
• Experience with VFDs preferred; networked VFDs a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 – Office Apps.

• Self‑motivated, self‑aware, detail‑oriented and results‑focused.
• 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.

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

Generally, this position requires up to 40-50% travel to various sites.

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 is a remote position. The base salary range for this role is $76,100 to $114,200.

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known…