Senior Controls Program Engineer - Strategic Project Lead

Material Handling Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 115,900 - 173,800; Full time

Job summary

FORTNA is seeking a Lead Controls Program Engineer to provide controls engineering expertise in the pre‑award phase of complex engineering projects. The role focuses on standardization, modularization, and alignment with FedEx technical and operational needs.

You will coordinate with engineering, sales, and FedEx teams to ensure scope, schedules, and budgets meet expectations, and prepare risk assessments and training materials for project handover.

Qualifications

• Engineering Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with 10+ years of relevant experience, or 12+ years in engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in technical project leadership managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Gain an in-depth understanding of FedEx technical standards to inform strategic planning.
• Promote engineering strategies, resource plans, and project timelines aligned with project scope.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts for seamless integration and high standards.
• Serve as internal lead technical interface for FedEx and guide strategic conversations.
• Assist strategic sourcing of materials and components, optimizing resources and schedules.
• Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Advanced engineering knowledge

Leadership and strategic planning

Communication and negotiation

Multidisciplinary engineering

Project scheduling

Analytical problem-solving

Autonomy

Initiative

Technical project management

Education

Engineering Bachelor's degree

Job description

FORTNA is seeking a Lead Controls Program Engineer to provide controls engineering expertise in the pre‑award phase of complex engineering projects. The role focuses on standardization, modularization, and alignment with FedEx technical and operational needs.

You will coordinate with engineering, sales, and FedEx teams to ensure scope, schedules, and budgets meet expectations, and prepare risk assessments and training materials for project handover.