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FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known worldwide 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.
At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn’t just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for commissioning controls for conveyor and sortation systems. This position focuses on implementing site‑based controls for new equipment within new or existing customer systems. To support the project scope and schedule, this position works with other members of the FORTNA Controls group to ensure drawings and software are completed, installed, commissioned, and documented as required.
Essential Functions
Write and implement machine code, integrate subsystems, and assist in all on‑site commissioning efforts.
Utilize Human Machine Interface (HMI) using commercially available products such as Wonderware, RSView, Factory Talk View, and Ignition.
Implement PLC and HMI programs to satisfy current design and customer specifications under the supervision of Senior Controls Engineers.
Work with FORTNA employees, customer representatives, and third‑party vendors to ensure all aspects of a project are considered during both the design and commissioning phases.
Review electrical designs and provide accurate as‑built drawings for approval.
Individually or as a team commission complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
2‑4 years of experience within an industrial controls environment, including:
PLC programming (Rockwell Software preferred, Siemens software a plus).
HMI programming (Factory Talk View preferred, Ignition a plus).
Input and output device design and implementation.
Industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profinet, etc.).
Low voltage electrical design and drawing creation.
Equivalent work experience considered as a substitute for education.
Experience with VFDs preferred; networked VFDs a plus.
Experience with Microsoft 365 – Office Apps.
Skills/Abilities
Must be self‑motivated, self‑aware, detail‑oriented, and results‑focused.
Understanding of VFDs, induction motors, programmable logic controllers, and industrial networks.
Ability to manage and execute basic system implementations, enhancements, and retrofits.
Ability to collaborate and communicate with FORTNA team members, project managers, and customers in a professional written and spoken manner.
Ability to take direction from Senior Controls Engineers to support the project and ensure all aspects of project goals are achieved.
Ability to produce quality designs, drawings, programs, and documentation with minimal errors.
Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. When traveling, the environment shifts to a site‑based, typically industrial setting where appropriate PPE, electrical diagnostic tools, implementation tools, laptops, and networking equipment are used.
Travel Generally, this position requires up to 40–50 % 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 is a remote position. Please review this posting for information on travel requirements.
Salary Range $ 76,100 to $114,200.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage; Automation Machinery Manufacturing; Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Controls Engineer - LPS
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FORTNA
FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known worldwide 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.
At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn’t just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for commissioning controls for conveyor and sortation systems. This position focuses on implementing site‑based controls for new equipment within new or existing customer systems. To support the project scope and schedule, this position works with other members of the FORTNA Controls group to ensure drawings and software are completed, installed, commissioned, and documented as required.
Essential Functions
Write and implement machine code, integrate subsystems, and assist in all on‑site commissioning efforts.
Utilize Human Machine Interface (HMI) using commercially available products such as Wonderware, RSView, Factory Talk View, and Ignition.
Implement PLC and HMI programs to satisfy current design and customer specifications under the supervision of Senior Controls Engineers.
Work with FORTNA employees, customer representatives, and third‑party vendors to ensure all aspects of a project are considered during both the design and commissioning phases.
Review electrical designs and provide accurate as‑built drawings for approval.
Individually or as a team commission complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
2‑4 years of experience within an industrial controls environment, including:
PLC programming (Rockwell Software preferred, Siemens software a plus).
HMI programming (Factory Talk View preferred, Ignition a plus).
Input and output device design and implementation.
Industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profinet, etc.).
Low voltage electrical design and drawing creation.
Equivalent work experience considered as a substitute for education.
Experience with VFDs preferred; networked VFDs a plus.
Experience with Microsoft 365 – Office Apps.
Skills/Abilities
Must be self‑motivated, self‑aware, detail‑oriented, and results‑focused.
Understanding of VFDs, induction motors, programmable logic controllers, and industrial networks.
Ability to manage and execute basic system implementations, enhancements, and retrofits.
Ability to collaborate and communicate with FORTNA team members, project managers, and customers in a professional written and spoken manner.
Ability to take direction from Senior Controls Engineers to support the project and ensure all aspects of project goals are achieved.
Ability to produce quality designs, drawings, programs, and documentation with minimal errors.
Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. When traveling, the environment shifts to a site‑based, typically industrial setting where appropriate PPE, electrical diagnostic tools, implementation tools, laptops, and networking equipment are used.
Travel Generally, this position requires up to 40–50 % 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 is a remote position. Please review this posting for information on travel requirements.
Salary Range $ 76,100 to $114,200.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage; Automation Machinery Manufacturing; Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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