Controls Engineer - LPS

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for commissioning controls for conveyor and sortation systems, implementing site-based controls for new equipment, and ensuring project scope and schedule are met through collaboration with the FORTNA Controls group.

Responsibilities

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

Preferred

Experience with VFDs preferred, networked a plus

Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps

VFD experience

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Office Apps experience

Company

End-to-end warehouse automation and distribution design-build services

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

http://www.fortna.com/

Founded in 1946

1001-5000 employees

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

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

Experience with VFDs preferred, networked a plus

Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps

Required skills

PLC programming - Rockwell Software, PLC programming - Siemens Software, HMI programming - Factory Talk View, HMI programming - Ignition, Input and output device design and implementation, Industrial communication networks - EtherNet/IP, Industrial communication networks - DeviceNet, Industrial communication networks - Profinet, Low voltage electrical design, Electrical drawing creation, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Microsoft 365 - Office Apps, Machine code programming, Human Machine Interface (HMI) software

Preferred skills

Experience with VFDs preferred, networked a plus, Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, http://www.fortna.com/, Late Stage, Total Funding, unknown, 2019-03-27, Acquired, Leadership Team, Rob McKeel, Chief Executive Officer, Recent News, Google Patent, 2026-10-07, EIN Presswire, 2025-08-21, Company data provided by, AI Tools, Customize Your Resume, Maximize your interview chances, Build Cover Letter, Make your application stand out, Analyze How Well You Fit, Understand your strength & weakness

Experience

2-4 years