Electrical Design Engineering Supervisor

Material Handling Systems; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company seeks an Electrical Design Engineering Supervisor to lead an engineering team focused on creating control solutions for complex material handling systems. This role emphasizes team development, project oversight, and collaboration across various engineering disciplines to ensure timely and quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in material handling.
• 3+ years of people management or focused engineering team experience.
• Advanced knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and UL508A.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of an Electrical Engineering team.
• Develop and review engineering designs for quality.
• Provide project analysis and recommend necessary project actions.

Skills

Leadership

Project Analysis

Technical Support

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC Programming

AB, Schneider, Beckhoff and Siemens products

Indusoft, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, Ignition

Job description

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.

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Electrical Design Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating activities of an assigned Electrical Engineering team, providing oversight to ensure project deliverables are completed to standards and within established deadlines. He or She will also assist the Engineering Manager with resource allocations, operating quality/efficiency/on-schedule performance, group utilization, HR related items, implement policies, as well as travelling to customer's sites. The Electrical Design Engineering Supervisor is focused on designing complete control solutions for site-based conveyor systems for distribution, fulfillment, parcel, and warehouse applications. The applicant will be part of an engineering team deploying complex material handling solutions for various customers and container types. A successful applicant will have a desire to learn and improve upon numerous technologies developed by FORTNA in sortation, singulation, gapping, induction, merging etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Support and develop a team of engineers and designers, overseeing quality and timeliness of assigned work activities.

· Develop and review engineering designs ensuring quality requirements are achieved and upheld by the team ensuring customer expectations are met.

· Provide project analysis and recommend necessary actions to achieve project deliverables to company standards and within established timelines.

· Assist with ensuring that administrative tasks occur in a timely manner, (e.g. timecard, expenses, and travel).

· Perform engineering duties on projects.

· Knowledge of all required functions of the Electrical Engineering Team.

· Provide technical support and instruction to engineering team members on how to design systems, create drawings and meet project goals using standards, specifications, guidelines, and best practices.

· Utilize manufacturing and installation best practices to simplify and improve current design guidelines.

· Collaborate with other teams within the group and / or company to identify common problems and solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required / Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering is a Plus.

· 3+ years of previous Material Handling Experience is required.

· 3+ years of progressive people management or a focused work team of engineers, prefer in material handling / parcel industry.

· Knowledge of AB, Schneider, Beckhoff and/or Siemens electrical products.

· Knowledge of hardware used in material handling systems, i.e. sorters, conveyors, panel electrical components, field electrical components etc.

· Advanced Knowledge and experience of NEC and NFPA and UL508A.

· Familiarity with PLCs (AB, Beckhoff, or Siemens), and VFD solutions. PLC programming experience is a plus.

· Familiarity with Indusoft, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View and / or Ignition is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· General office environment with normal sitting, standing and minimal, nominal lifting.

· PPE may be required at customer locations.

· Some climbing may be required at customer locations.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

· Travel required, up to 25%.

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.