32 applicants

Company

FORTNA · 20 hours ago

Electrical Engineer II

Remote, United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop overall system design using IEC/US standards, customer specifications and FORTNA guidelines.

Utilize Autodesk ACAD-E and other FORTNA custom tools to complete drawings for control panels, power distribution single lines, conveyor layouts, and other electrical drawings as required.

Apply sound engineering principles and methods to meet project goals for scalable and robust solutions.

Calculate power requirements and ratings for single line diagrams and control panels.

Develop and release bill of materials for panels and field devices.

Mentor and instruct junior engineers on how to design systems, create drawings and meet project goals using standards, guidelines, and best practices.

Review and critique drawings and solutions as a quality assurance check before releasing drawings to manufacturing.

Troubleshoot electrical circuits, Ethernet networks, and basic plc logic.

Deploy and commission complex controls solutions in customer facilities.

Be able to work and meet deadlines under pressure within aggressive schedules.

Learn and implement best practices for conveyor control systems including flow control, gapping, and accumulation.

Collaborate with other teams within the group and / or company to identify common problems and solutions.

Maybe asked to lead teams or supervise junior engineers as required.

Qualification

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Electrical EngineeringMaterial Handling SystemsAutoCAD-ElectricalPLC ProgrammingNECNFPA KnowledgeIndustrial Network ProtocolsProject ManagementVFD SolutionsIndusoftWonderwareFactoryTalk ViewIgnitionMicrosoft 365

Required

Technical Knowledge. Capable of effectively applying technical knowledge to solve a range of problems.

Problem Solving. Capable of detecting, recognizing a problem, identifying the nature of the problem. carefully inspecting and finding facts and developing a clear picture of the problem.

Analysis/Synthesis. Capable of making a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives.

Project Management. Capable of applying fundamental Project, Service and Relationship Management Principles.

Communicates effectively.

Clearly conveys information and ideas to help people understand and retain messages.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Leadership Skills- may be ask to lead teams or supervise junior engineers.

Knowledge of AB, Schneider, Eaton and/or Siemens electrical products.

Knowledge of hardware used in material handling systems, i.e. sorters, conveyors, panel electrical components, field electrical components etc.

Advanced Knowledge and experience of NEC and NFPA and UL508A.

Previous experience using AutoCAD-Electrical (ACAD-E) to create electrical drawings and schematics required.

Knowledge of industrial network protocols (EthernetIP, Profibus, EtherCAT)

Familiarity with PLCs (AB, Beckhoff , Schneider or Siemens), and VFD solutions Experience programming PLCs is a plus.

Familiarity with Indusoft, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View and / or Ignition is a plus.

B.S. Degree in Engineering with 6-10 years relevant work experience

M.S Degree in Engineering with 4-8 years relevant work experience

Individuals without an Engineering degree but with an equivalent level of work experience will be considered.

3-6 years of previous Material Handling experience