Mechanical Systems Engineer
FORTNA
Electrical Systems Engineer
FORTNA
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $76,100 - $114,200 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Generate a working design concept and costs for material handling systems based on AutoCAD layouts and equipment lists
- Receive guidance from experienced Systems Engineers and managers
- Perform majority of design work in brownfield environments, paying attention to product flow around existing conveyance and structures
- Utilize the existing FORTNA costing toolset to generate mechanical equipment costs for new systems, modifications, and change orders
- Collaborate with internal departments to estimate costs for electrical/controls engineering, electrical installation, project management, freight, permits, etc.
- Evaluate customer RFQ documents and ensure costing includes customer requirements and specifications
- Generate RFQ documentation for external material and labor suppliers
- Generate proposal documentation in Microsoft Word and Excel formats
- Lead customer design review meetings and executive level meetings to review project scope and costing with internal stakeholders and customers
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of customer specifications and various conveyor components such as conveyor drives, belting, sorters
- Analyze system layouts and flow rates as required to ensure proper system operation
Requirements
- Ability to analyze and modify AutoCAD 2D drawings
- Ability to create electrical equipment lists, bill of materials, etc.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate existing control panels that will require modifications to support potential enhancements
- Ability to analyze existing electrical systems (physical obstructions, conduit, etc.) to create viable working solutions for customers
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to communicate, both orally and written, at all levels of the business and with customers
- Ability to perform detailed oriented work in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are achieved
- Ability to keep excellent records and details of documentation of the entire phase of the proposal process
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time with changing priorities
- Ability to coordinate and lead executive level project cost review meetings
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or a related field
- 2-4+ years’ experience in the material handling industry
- 2-4+ years’ experience estimating project costs is desired
- Have basic working knowledge of control systems related to material handling systems (desired)
- AMR / AGV / Robotics experience a plus (desired)
- PLC / HMI experience a plus (desired)
- Valid Driver’s License Required
- Valid Passport a plus
- Travel Requirements: Approximately 25% travel to customer sites or for internal meetings
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) may be required at customer locations
- Some climbing may be required at customer locations
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
AutoCADcost estimationmechanical equipment costingelectrical equipment listsbill of materialscontrol panel analysissystem layout analysisPLCHMIAMR
Soft skills
communicationdetail-orientedtime managementrecord keepingmultitaskingleadershipcollaborationcustomer engagementproblem-solvingproject management
Certifications
Associate degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringValid Driver’s LicenseValid Passport
