Controls / Software Engineer (PLCs)

2 weeks ago

Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Knewin Full time

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.
At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't 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.This primary focus of the Software Controls Engineer consists of leading control system design and implementation components of complex automated systems within warehouse distribution centers. This position includes developing machine level control of conveyor systems and similar material handling equipment technology including site deployment, commissioning, and testing activities. This position is a part of project teams working alongside Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and Project & Site Management resources thru system design and layout and progressing thru project implementation. This role includes overseeing and delegating deployment and commissioning tasks to software control engineering support resources.
Developing and configuring Fortna Warehouse Control System (FortnaWCS) Software in the office and at Client sites with Beckhoff or Siemens Technology
Collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineering to define system control requirements (concept reviews, system functionality, machine control design requirements).
Supporting development and deployment planning activities in conjunction with project management.
Performing testing, debugging, implementation and support during “go-live” at Client site.
Overseeing and managing software control scope, schedule, and budget delivery.
Overseeing and directing project site support resources during deployment and commissioning activities.
Making modifications and troubleshooting industrial motor controls, I/O and pneumatic subsystems and variable speed drives.
Providing training to staff at Client site.
Providing FortnaWCS control enhancements/requirements to the Software team in an effort to increase productivity and accuracy.
Making recommendations and suggestions to improve and streamline the implementation process.
Associate degree and 5+ years of related experience in industrial controls; Knowledge of PLCs and control systems
Experience working with mechanical and electrical material handling equipment drawings and schematics
Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, control software issues
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to travel extensively domestically and internationally
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field
Experience with communication network protocols (Ethernet IP, EtherCAT, ProfiNet, etc.)
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