FORTNA

Senior Electrical Engineer

FORTNA

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop overall system design using IEC/US standards, customer specifications and MHS guidelines with minimal direction of Project Leads and Engineering Managers.
  • 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.
  • Support remote teams reviewing panel or layout drawings to aid manufacturing and installation functions.
  • 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.
  • Lead design of projects coordinating and overseeing other engineers.

Requirements

  • B.S. Degree in Engineering with 5-8 years relevant work experience
  • Individuals without an Engineering degree but with an equivalent level of work experience will be considered.
  • Previous Material Handling Experience is desired.
  • Knowledge of AB, Schneider, Beckhoff and/or Siemens electrical products.
  • Knowledge of hardware used in material handling systems, i.e. sorters, conveyors, panel electrical components, field electrical components etc.
  • Knowledge 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.
Benefits
  • General office environment with normal sitting, standing and minimal, nominal lifting.
  • PPE may be required at customer locations.
  • Some climbing may be required at customer locations.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
system designpower requirements calculationtroubleshooting electrical circuitsPLC programmingconveyor control systemsbill of materials developmentcontrol panel designnetwork protocols knowledgeelectrical drawings creationengineering principles application
Soft Skills
collaborationleadershipproblem-solvingtime managementability to work under pressure
Certifications
B.S. Degree in Engineering