Controls Engineer - LPS

FORTNA; United States; On-site; USD 76,100 - 114,200; Full time

Job summary

FORTNA is hiring a Controls Engineer in the United States. The successful candidate will commission controls for conveyor and sortation systems, focusing on site-based controls for new equipment within customer systems. Responsibilities include writing machine code, integrating subsystems, and collaborating with teams to ensure projects meet design and commissioning specifications. A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 2-4 years of relevant experience are required. The position involves 40-50% travel and offers a salary range of $76,100 to $114,200, including a potential remote work option.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in an industrial controls environment.
• Experience with PLC programming (Rockwell preferred).
• Equivalent work experience may substitute formal education.

Responsibilities

• Commission controls for conveyor and sortation systems.
• Implement PLC and HMI programs under supervision.
• Commission complex automated systems and conduct system acceptance testing.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

VFDs understanding

Industrial communication networks

Microsoft 365 Office Apps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Wonderware

RSView

Factory Talk View

Ignition

Job description

Job Overview

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. The engineer will work 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 a 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 Sr. Level 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.), and low‑voltage electrical design and drawing creation.
• Equivalent work experience considered a substitute for education.
• Experience with VFDs preferred; experience with networked VFDs a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Apps.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 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 Sr. Level 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 role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. When traveling, the job environment shifts to a site‑based, typically industrial setting, requiring use of appropriate PPE, electrical diagnostic tools, and networking equipment.

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 to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

COMPENSATION

The base salary range for this role is $76,100 to $114,200. The actual base salary offered will vary based on multiple factors including location, level, and performance. This is a remote position.

EEO STATEMENT

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, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, 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.