ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Write and implement modular and reuseable PLC code and assist in all on-site controls engineering tasks.
• Design and develop “Human Machine Interface” (HMI) using commercially available products such as Ignition, Wonderware,
FactoryTalk View, or FactoryTalk Optix.
• Implement PLC and HMI programs to satisfy current design and customer specifications.
• Work with FORTNA employees, customer representatives and third-party vendors to ensure all aspects of a project are
considered during both the design and execution phases
• Review electrical designs and provide accurate as-built drawings for approval.
Individually or as a team, commission and troubleshoot complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and
complete system acceptance testing.
• Provide support of 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 which includes:
• PLC programming (Rockwell required, Siemens, Schneider or other is expected)
• HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Wonderware, Indusoft)
• Input and output device design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
• Low voltage electrical design and drawing understanding and creation.
• Equivalent work experience will also be considered as a substitute for education.
• Experience with VFDs preferred (networked a plus).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Must be self-motivated, self-aware, detail-oriented, and results-focused.
• Understanding of VFDs, induction motors, programmable logic controllers and industrial networks.
• Demonstrates understanding of project management, service management, or relationship management principles.
• Abilities and knowledge in practices and techniques gained through experience and exposure to complex and diverse
techniques, theories, and principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate controls I/O problems
• Schedule, manage, and execute basic system implementations, enhancements, and retrofits.
• Collaborate and communicate with FORTNA team members, project managers and customers in a professional written and
spoken manner.
• Provide direction and leadership to Jr. level controls engineers