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This position involves heavy travel (50-75%) to commission, test and verify new conveyor automation systems throughout the U.S. This is a great opportunity for junior engineers who are ready to start a rewarding pathway to other areas of automation such as control system design, panel design, and power distribution.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Debug various automation systemsSystem and I/O CheckoutSupport Controls and PLC checkoutTest system performanceLead teams of commissioning EngineersVerification and validation of engineered systems to meet design and customer specificationsInterface with clients and subcontractors and resolve problems and issues satisfactorilyDesign pre-punched enclosures and subpanels utilizing AutoCADCreate and update project “workbook,” pre-check electrical drawings for accuracy/completeness, UL requirements prior to installation and material ordering

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience in commissioning related field1-3 years’ experience in automation, control system design, I/O CheckoutKnowledgeable of electrical and controls engineering theories and principlesSignificant electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codesVFD experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens or Schneider is a plus but not requiredPLC experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix & CompactLogix), Modicon and Siemens (S7) is a plus but not requiredHMI experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Ignition and WinCC is a plus but not required

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, verbal, and written skillsSkills in AutoCAD, MS Office suite and MS ProjectAbility to work with experienced, multidisciplinary, technical specialistsAbility to coordinate small to large projects and teams independently and make quality decisionsAbility to troubleshoot electrical systems for industrial applicationsSkilled with AutoCAD and design of electrical panels, creating electrical drawings and schematics

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates primarily in industrial customer project sites. Safe working practices and awareness of the environment are essential.

TRAVEL: Generally, this position requires up to 50-70% 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.

The base salary range for this role is $85,000 to $127,500. 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.

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.