Controls Engineer - LPS

Material Handling Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 76,100 - 114,200; Full time

Job summary

Material Handling Systems, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer responsible for commissioning controls for conveyor systems. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 2-4 years of relevant experience, particularly in PLC and HMI programming.

Job responsibilities include collaborating with team members and ensuring project goals are met. The position involves up to 40-50% travel and operates in a professional office environment, transitioning to industrial sites when necessary. The salary range is $76,100 to $114,200.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in an industrial controls environment.
• Experience with PLC programming and input/output device design.
• Low voltage electrical design and drawing creation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Commission controls for conveyor and sortation systems.
• Write and implement machine code and integrate subsystems.
• Collaborate with team members and vendors during projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical design

Industrial communication networks

VFDs understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

Rockwell Software

Factory Talk View

Microsoft 365 – Office Apps

Job description

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.

Role Overview

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for commissioning of controls for conveyor and sortation systems. This position is focused on implementing site‑based controls for new equipment within new or existing customer systems. To support the project scope and schedule, 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 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, and industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profinet, etc.).
• Low voltage electrical design and drawing creation.
• Equivalent work experience can substitute for education.
• Experience with VFDs preferred; 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 job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc. When traveling, the job environment shifts to a site‑based, typically industrial setting. Travel includes use of appropriate PPE, electrical diagnostic tools, electrical implementation tools, laptops 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 by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a remote position. The base salary range for this role is $76,100 to $114,200.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Visit www.fortna.com.

FORTNA policy provides 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.