FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
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This position involves heavy travel (50-75%) to commission, test and verify new conveyor automation systems throughout the U.S. This is a great opportunity for junior engineers who are ready to start a rewarding pathway to other areas of automation such as control system design, panel design, and power distribution.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Debug various automation systems
System and I/O Checkout
Support Controls and PLC checkout
Test system performance
Lead teams of commissioning Engineers
Verification and validation of engineered systems to meet design and customer specifications
Interface with clients and subcontractors and resolve problems and issues satisfactorily
Design pre-punched enclosures and subpanels utilizing AutoCAD
Create and update project “workbook,” pre-check electrical drawings for accuracy/completeness, UL requirements prior to installation and material ordering
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience in commissioning related field
1-3 years’ experience in automation, control system design, I/O Checkout
Knowledgeable of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles
Significant electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codes
VFD experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens or Schneider is a plus but not required
PLC experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix & CompactLogix), Modicon and Siemens (S7) is a plus but not required
HMI experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Ignition and WinCC is a plus but not required
Skills/Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, verbal, and written skills
Skills in AutoCAD, MS Office suite and MS Project
Ability to work with experienced, multidisciplinary, technical specialists
Ability to coordinate small to large projects and teams independently and make quality decisions
Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems for industrial applications
Skilled with AutoCAD and design of electrical panels, creating electrical drawings and schematics
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates primarily in industrial customer project sites. Safe working practices and awareness of the environment are essential.
TRAVEL: Generally, this position requires up to 60-80% travel to various sites.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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