Sr Electrical Engineer

FORTNA partners with leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. The Sr Electrical Engineer will design control solutions for conveyor systems and work within a team to deploy material handling solutions, while also leading their own tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Develop overall system design using IEC/US standards, customer specifications and MHS guidelines with minimal direction of Project Leads and Engineering Managers
• Utilize Autodesk ACAD-E and other FORTNA custom tools to complete drawings for control panels, power distribution single lines, conveyor layouts, and other electrical drawings as required
• Apply sound engineering principles and methods to meet project goals for scalable and robust solutions
• Calculate power requirements and ratings for single line diagrams and control panels
• Develop and release bill of materials for panels and field devices
• Support remote teams reviewing panel or layout drawings to aid manufacturing and installation functions
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, Ethernet networks, and basic plc logic
• Deploy and commission complex controls solutions in customer facilities
• Be able to work and meet deadlines under pressure within aggressive schedules
• Learn and implement best practices for conveyor control systems including flow control, gapping, and accumulation
• Collaborate with other teams within the group and / or company to identify common problems and solutions
• Lead design of projects coordinating and overseeing other engineers

Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering with 5-8 years relevant work experience
• Individuals without an Engineering degree but with an equivalent level of work experience will be considered
• Technical Knowledge. Capable of effectively applying technical knowledge to solve a range of problems
• Problem Solving. Capable of detecting, recognizing a problem, identifying the nature of the problem. carefully inspecting and finding facts and developing a clear picture of the problem
• Analysis/Synthesis. Capable of making a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives
• Project Management. Capable of applying fundamental Project, Service and Relationship Management Principles
• Communicates effectively
• Clearly conveys information and ideas to help people understand and retain messages
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Previous Material Handling Experience is desired
• Knowledge of AB, Schneider, Beckhoff and/or Siemens electrical products
• Knowledge of hardware used in material handling systems, i.e. sorters, conveyors, panel electrical components, field electrical components etc
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA and UL508A
• Previous experience using AutoCAD-Electrical (ACAD-E) to create electrical drawings and schematics required
• Knowledge of industrial network protocols (EthernetIP, Profibus, EtherCAT)
• Familiarity with PLCs (AB, Beckhoff , Schneider or Siemens), and VFD solutions Experience programming PLCs is a plus
• Familiarity with Indusoft, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View and / or Ignition is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps
• The ability to juggle multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Professional Engineer License is a plus