Senior Controls Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement modular, reusable PLC code while assisting with all on-site controls engineering activities.

• Design and create “Human Machine Interface” (HMI) using commercially available platforms such as Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, or FactoryTalk Optix.

• Execute PLC and HMI programming to meet existing design and customer requirements.

• Collaborate with FORTNA team members, customer representatives, and third-party vendors to ensure comprehensive consideration of all project aspects during both design and implementation stages.

• Examine electrical designs and produce precise as-built drawings for approval.

• Either independently or as part of a team, commission and troubleshoot sophisticated automated systems, offer site engineering assistance, and complete system acceptance testing.

• Provide necessary support for system commissioning efforts when required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.

• 4-7 years of experience in an industrial controls setting.

• Proficiency in PLC programming (Rockwell required, Siemens, Schneider, or other systems expected).

• Experience in HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Wonderware, Indusoft).

• Skills in design, implementation, and troubleshooting of input and output devices.

• Knowledge of industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).

• Understanding and ability to create low voltage electrical designs and drawings.

• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) is preferred.

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 - Office Applications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work hours

• Paid time off