Senior Controls Engineer

FORTNA

Sr. Controls Engineer at FORTNA driving design and testing of automated sortation systems.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write and implement modular and reusable 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or comparable.
4-7 years of experience within an industrial controls environment.
PLC programming (Rockwell required, Siemens, Schneider or other is expected).
HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Wonderware, Indusoft).
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 VFDs preferred (networked a plus).
Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Travel opportunities
Professional development
Flexible working environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingHMI programminginput and output device designtroubleshootinglow voltage electrical designdrawing creationindustrial communication networksVFDsRockwellSiemens