Controls Engineer

Essential Functions

• Write and implement PLC code, integrate subsystems, and assist in all on-site controls engineering tasks.
• Utilize “Human Machine Interface” (HMI) using commercially available products such as Ignition, Wonderware, RSView, or FactoryTalk View.
• 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 execution 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.
• Provide support of system commissioning efforts as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or comparable.
• 2-4 years of experience within an industrial controls environment which includes:
• PLC programming (Rockwell Software required, Siemens or Schneider software a plus)
• HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View or Ignition)
• Input and output device design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• 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 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 of VFDs, induction motors, programmable logic controllers and industrial networks.
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate basic controls I/O problems.
• 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.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• 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

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• 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.