Controls Engineer - LPS

Material Handling Systems, Inc.

$76K — $114K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 2-4 years of experience in industrial controls.
  • Proficient in PLC programming (Rockwell preferred, Siemens a plus).
  • Experience with HMI programming (Factory Talk View preferred, Ignition a plus).
  • Familiarity with industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Devicenet, Profinet).
  • Knowledge of low voltage electrical design and drafting.
  • Experience with VFDs and Microsoft 365 office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Write and implement machine code and integrate subsystems.
  • Utilize HMI software like Wonderware and Factory Talk.
  • Implement PLC and HMI programs according to design specifications.
  • Collaborate with team members and clients during design and commissioning phases.
  • Review electrical designs and create accurate as-built drawings.
  • Commission complex automated systems and provide site engineering support.
  • Conduct system acceptance testing with minimal supervision.

Benefits

  • Potential for remote work.
  • Diverse project work involving new and existing systems.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.
  • Challenging and engaging work environment across various sites.
Full Job Description
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, this position 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-builts 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 which includes: • 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. • Industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Devicenet, Profinet, etc.) • Low voltage electrical design and drawing 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. • 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. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc. When traveling the job environment shifts to a site-based, typically industrial. When traveling this role routinely uses 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 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. This is a remote position. Please review this posting for information on travel requirements. The base salary range for this role is $ 76,100 to $114,200. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance. 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.

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