LPS Controls Engineer

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 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 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 40-50 % 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.
          • 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.