The Controls Engineer III willbe responsible fordrivingdesign,functionalityand testingof upper-levelautomatedsortationsystems.The candidate mustlead andassistin the design and programmingofnew projects Additionally, the candidate mustdemonstrateskillsetsfor diagnosing and solving controls related issues involvingI/O, hardware (Controller setup, VFDs, Comms devices) and software (PLC and HMI)feedback along withbest practiceselectrical troubleshooting techniques. This positionrequiresprovidingleadership,guidanceand mentoringto junior levelengineersTheControlsEngineerIIIisresponsibleforsupporting other members of the FORTNAcontrols group to ensureaccuratedocumentation, propersystem functionality,adherence to approved design and customer specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Write and implementmodular and reuseablePLC codeandassistin all on-sitecontrolsengineering tasks.

• Design and develop“Human Machine Interface” (HMI) using commercially available products such as Ignition, Wonderware,FactoryTalkView, or FactoryTalkOptix

• Implement PLC and HMI programs to satisfy current design and customer specifications

• Work with FORTNA employees, customerrepresentativesand third-party vendors to ensure all aspects of a project are considered during both the design and execution phases

• Review electrical designs and provideaccurateas-built drawings for approval.

• Individually or as a team, commissionand troubleshootcomplex automatedsystems,provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing.

• Provide supportofsystem commissioning efforts asrequired

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, orcomparable.

• 4-7years of experience within an industrial controls environment which includes:

• PLC programming (Rockwellrequired, Siemens,Schneideror otheris expected)

• HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View,Ignition, Wonderware,Indusoft)

• Input and output device design, implementation, and troubleshooting.

• Industrial communication networks (EtherNetIP,Profinet,Modbus,etc.)

• Low voltage electrical design and drawingunderstanding andcreation.

• Equivalent work experience will also beconsidered asa 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 ofVFDs, induction motors, programmable logiccontrollersand industrial networks.

• Demonstrates understanding of project management, service management, or relationship management principles.

• Abilities and knowledge in 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.

• Collaborateand communicate with FORTNA team members, projectmanagersand customers in aprofessionalwritten and spoken manner.

• Providedirection and leadership to jr. levelcontrolsengineers

WORKENVIRONMENT 

This joboperatesin a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc. 

Whentravelingthe job environment shifts to a site-based, typically industrial. When traveling this role routinely usesappropriate PPE, electrical diagnostic tools, electrical implementation tools, laptops, and networking equipment. 

TRAVELThisposition requires up to40-50% 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.

• Ability to lift50 pounds

• Ability to climb ladders

• Ability to navigate safely over and around warehouse automation equipment

• Physical stamina may berequiredfor prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and/orworking 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 beingrelatively quiet, tomoderate, to excessive. 

Employees maybe requiredto perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.