FORTNA

Controls Engineer

FORTNA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Peachtree Corners • Kentucky • United States

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About the role

  • Confirm design and functionality of upper-level controls of automated sortation systems.
  • Isolate and correct controls I/O issues using PLC and HMI feedback along with basic electrical troubleshooting techniques.
  • Work under the guidance of Senior/Lead Controls Engineers.
  • Write and implement PLC code, integrate subsystems, and assist in on-site controls engineering tasks.
  • Utilize “Human Machine Interface” (HMI) using commercially available products.
  • Implement PLC and HMI programs to satisfy current design and customer specifications.
  • Collaborate with FORTNA employees, customer representatives and third-party vendors to consider all project aspects.
  • Review electrical designs and provide accurate as-built drawings for approval.
  • Commission complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or comparable
  • 2-4 years of experience within an industrial controls environment
  • PLC programming (Rockwell Software required, Siemens or Schneider software a plus)
  • HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View or Ignition)
  • Input and output device design, implementation, and troubleshooting
  • Industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Devicenet, Profinet, etc.)
  • Low voltage electrical design and drawing creation
  • Experience with VFDs preferred (networked a plus)
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingHMI programminginput and output device designtroubleshootinglow voltage electrical designdrawing creationindustrial communication networksVFDsRockwell SoftwareFactoryTalk View
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology