<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.</b></p><p></p><p><b>At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isnt just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. Join the Movement encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. </b></p><p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>JOB SUMMARY:  </p><p>The Electrical Engineer is focused on designing complete control solutions for site-based conveyor systems for distribution, fulfillment, and warehouse applications. Applicant will be part of a controls and engineering team deploying complex material handling solutions for various customers and container types. A successful applicant will have a desire to learn and improve upon numerous technologies developed by FORTNA in sortation, singulation, gapping, induction, merging etc. Electrical Engineer III candidates should be able to work efficiently under the guidance of a project manager while leading their own tasks to completion with minimal supervision and in good harmony with the rest of the project team. May assume a team leadership role for the work group or on-site during commissioning.</p><p></p><p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><ul><li>Develop overall system design using IEC/US standards, customer specifications and FORTNA guidelines.</li><li>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.</li><li>Apply sound engineering principles and methods to meet project goals for scalable and robust solutions.</li><li>Calculate power requirements and ratings for single line diagrams and control panels.</li><li>Develop and release bill of materials for panels and field devices.</li><li>Mentor and instruct junior engineers on how to design systems, create drawings and meet project goals using standards, guidelines, and best practices.</li><li>Review and critique drawings and solutions as a quality assurance check before releasing drawings to manufacturing.</li><li>Troubleshoot electrical circuits, Ethernet networks, and basic plc logic.</li><li>Deploy and commission complex controls solutions in customer facilities.</li><li>Be able to work and meet deadlines under pressure within aggressive schedules.</li><li>Learn and implement best practices for conveyor control systems including flow control, gapping, and accumulation.</li><li>Collaborate with other teams within the group and / or company to identify common problems and solutions.</li><li>Maybe asked to lead teams or supervise junior engineers as required.</li></ul><p></p><p>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:</p><ul><li>Technical Knowledge. Capable of effectively applying technical knowledge to solve a range of problems.</li><li>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.</li><li>Analysis/Synthesis. Capable of making a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives.</li><li>Project Management. Capable of applying fundamental Project, Service and Relationship Management Principles.</li><li>Communicates effectively.</li><li>Clearly conveys information and ideas to help people understand and retain messages.</li><li>Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.</li><li>Leadership Skills- may be ask to lead teams or supervise junior engineers.</li><li>Knowledge of AB, Schneider, Eaton and/or Siemens electrical products.</li><li>Knowledge of hardware used in material handling systems, i.e. sorters, conveyors, panel electrical components, field electrical components etc.</li><li>Advanced Knowledge and experience of NEC and NFPA and UL508A.</li><li>Previous experience using AutoCAD-Electrical (ACAD-E) to create electrical drawings and schematics required.</li><li>Knowledge of industrial network protocols (EthernetIP, Profibus, EtherCAT)</li><li>Familiarity with PLCs (AB, Beckhoff , Schneider or Siemens), and VFD solutions Experience programming PLCs is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with Indusoft, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View and / or Ignition is a plus. </li></ul><p></p><p>EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE:</p><ul><li>B.S. Degree in Engineering with 6-10 years relevant work experience</li><li>M.S Degree in Engineering with 4-8 years relevant work experience</li><li>Individuals without an Engineering degree but with an equivalent level of work experience will be considered.</li><li>3-6 years of previous Material Handling experience</li></ul><p></p><p>OTHER QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:</p><ul><li>Professional Engineer License is a plus.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps.</li><li>The ability to juggle multiple tasks and changing priorities.</li></ul><p></p><p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</p><ul><li>General office environment with normal sitting, standing and minimal, nominal lifting.</li><li>PPE may be required at customer locations.</li><li>Some climbing may be required at customer locations.</li></ul><p></p><p>The base salary range for this role is $87,600 to $131,300. 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.</p><p></p><p><i><span>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.</span></i></p><p></p><p><i><span>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.</span></i></p>

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