Sr. Controls Engineer

Material Handling Systems, Inc.; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 87,600 - 131,300; Full time

Job summary

Material Handling Systems, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer in Peachtree Corners, Georgia to drive design and functionality of automated sortation systems. You will lead programming tasks, diagnose issues, and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires up to 75% travel and involves both office and industrial environments. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 4–7 years of controls experience are essential. Competitive salary range of $87,600 to $131,300 offered.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience within an industrial controls environment.
• Experience with VFDs preferred; networked VFDs a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate controls I/O problems.

Responsibilities

• Write and implement modular, reusable PLC code.
• Design and develop Human Machine Interface (HMI).
• Implement PLC and HMI programs to customer specifications.
• Collaborate with team and customer representatives.
• Commission and troubleshoot complex automated systems.

Skills

PLC programming (Rockwell required)

HMI programming experience (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Wonderware)

Input and output device design

Industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus)

Low-voltage electrical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable

Tools

Microsoft 365 Office Apps

Job description

About the Role

The Sr. Controls Engineer will drive design, functionality, and testing of upper-level automated sortation systems. They lead and support the design and programming of projects, diagnose and solve control issues, and mentor junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and implement modular, reusable PLC code and assist in all on-site controls engineering tasks.
• Design and develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) using Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, or FactoryTalk Optix.
• Implement PLC and HMI programs to satisfy current design and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with FORTNA employees, customer representatives, and third‑party vendors to consider all project aspects during design and execution.
• Review electrical designs and provide accurate as‑built drawings for approval.
• Commission and troubleshoot complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing.
• Support system commissioning efforts as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or comparable.
• 4–7 years of experience within an industrial controls environment including PLC programming (Rockwell required, Siemens, Schneider or other expected).
• HMI programming experience (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Wonderware, Indusoft).
• Input and output device design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Industrial communication network experience (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).
• Low‑voltage electrical design knowledge and drawing creation.
• Experience with VFDs preferred; networked VFDs a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Apps.

Skills & Abilities

• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented and results‑focused.
• Understand VFDs, induction motors, PLCs and industrial networks.
• Demonstrated project, service or relationship management principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate controls I/O problems.
• Schedule, manage, and execute basic system implementations, enhancements and retrofits.
• Effective written and verbal communication with team, project managers and customers.
• Provide direction and leadership to junior level controls engineers.

Working Conditions

This role operates in a professional office environment and travels up to 70–75% of the time to sites. Work may involve standard office equipment and industrial conditions requiring appropriate PPE, electrical diagnostic tools, and networking equipment. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $87,600 to $131,300.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fortna partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. 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.