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Associate Controls Engineer

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FORTNA partners with leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. The Associate Controls Engineer will assist in the commissioning of automated sortation systems, focusing on implementing site-based controls for new equipment within customer facilities under the supervision of Sr Controls Engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Write and implement PLC code, integrate subsystems, and assist in all on-site commissioning efforts
  • Utilize “Human Machine Interface” (HMI) using commercially available products such as Ignition, Aveva Intouch Wonderware, Aveva Edge (Indusoft) or FactoryTalk View to develop interface solutions
  • Implement PLC and HMI programs to satisfy current design and customer specifications under the supervision of Sr Controls Engineers
  • Able to review and understand electrical designs
  • As part of a team, support the commissioning of complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and participate in system acceptance testing

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or comparable
  • Familiar with basic electronic/electrical schematics or components
  • Equivalent work experience will also be considered as a substitute for education
  • Must be self-motivated, self-aware, detail-oriented, and results-focused
  • 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
  • Basic understanding of induction motors, programmable logic controllers and industrial networks is a plus
  • 0-2 years of experience within an industrial controls environment which includes:
  • PLC programming (Rockwell Software, Siemens or Schneider)
  • HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View or Ignition)
  • Familiar with IO devices and device layout
  • Industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Devicenet, Profinet, etc.)
  • Low voltage electrical design and drawing creation
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps

Company Overview

  • Fortna is a professional services firm helping companies with complex distribution operations meet customer promises. It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.fortna.com/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • FORTNA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 17 in 2024, 19 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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