FORTNA · 6 hours ago
Lead Controls Engineer
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $151K/yr
7+ years expFORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. The Lead Controls Engineer will be responsible for driving design, functionality and testing of upper-level automated sortation systems, providing leadership and technical oversight while mentoring junior engineers.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Write and implement modular and reuseable PLC code and assist in all on-site controls engineering tasks
Design and develop “Human Machine Interface” (HMI) using commercially available products such as Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, or FactoryTalk Optix
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
Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organizational objectives
Guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role
May serve as a mentor to more entry level Controls Engineers
Provide support to commissioning team members as required
Lead a team to execute complex automated systems, provide site engineering support and complete system acceptance testing
Interface and coordinate with other departments on requirements and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent
7+ years of experience within an industrial controls environment which includes:
PLC programming (Rockwell required, Siemens, Schneider or other is expected)
HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Wonderware, Indusoft)
3+ years of experience developing in Ignition
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 will also be considered as a substitute for education
Experience with networked VFDs, Servos, and other motor controllers
Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps
Must be self-motivated, self-aware, detail-oriented, and results-focused
Understanding of VFDs, induction motors, programmable logic controllers and industrial networks
Demonstrates advanced understanding of project management, service management, or relationship management principles
Advanced 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
Collaborate and communicate with FORTNA team members, project managers and customers in a professional written and spoken manner
Provide direction and leadership to jr. level controls engineers
Company
FORTNA
Fortna is a professional services firm helping companies with complex distribution operations meet customer promises.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
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THL
2022-04-18Acquired
2019-03-29Private Equity
Leadership Team
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Rob McKeel
Chief Executive Officer
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