Sr. Controls Engineer

About the role

FORTNA is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for driving the design, functionality, and testing of upper-level automated sortation systems. The ideal candidate will lead and assist in the design and programming of new projects, diagnose and solve controls-related issues, and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Write and implement modular and reusable PLC code
• Aid in all on-site controls engineering tasks
• Design and develop Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) using commercially available products
• 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
• Commission and troubleshoot complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing
• Support system commissioning efforts as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a comparable field
• 4-7 years of experience within an industrial controls environment, including PLC programming (Rockwell required), HMI programming (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Wonderware, Indusoft), input and output device design, implementation, and troubleshooting, industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.), low voltage electrical design and drawing understanding and creation
• Equivalent work experience may be considered as a substitute for education
• Experience with VFDs preferred (networked a plus)
• Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps

Skills/Abilities

• Self-motivated, self-aware, detail-oriented, and results-focused
• Understanding of VFDs, induction motors, programmable logic controllers and industrial networks
• Project management, service management, or relationship management principles
• Practices and techniques gained through experience and exposure to complex and diverse techniques, theories, and principles
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate controls I/O problems
• Schedule, manage, and execute basic system implementations, enhancements, and retrofits
• Collaborate and communicate with FORTNA team members, project managers, and customers in a professional manner
• Provide direction and leadership to junior level controls engineers

Benefits

At FORTNA, we offer a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $87,600 to $131,300, depending on qualifications and experience. Additional benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $87,600 to $131,300.

Schedule

This position requires up to 70-75% travel to various sites.

Physical Demands

Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. This is a remote position. Please review this posting for information on travel requirements.