Electrical Engineering Co-op Summer 2024 - Grand Rapids, United States - MHS

Description

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.

Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.


JOB SUMMARY:

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Depending on your particular skills, the job tasks may include some of the following, under the guidance of experienced engineers:
• Electrical engineering and CAD drafting of the electrical systems such as control and motor starter panel design, network design
• Designing, reviewing, or testing Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens that allow operators to visualize and control the automated system
• Programming, reviewing, or testing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) code that controls the various motors and devices
• Programming, reviewing, or testing software services
• Testing live systems in the field

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, verbal, and written skills
• Decision making ability
• Ability to deal with experienced, multidisciplinary, technical specialists Ability to coordinate small to large projects independently
• Knowledgeable of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles
• Skills in AutoCAD, MS Office suite and MS Project
• PLC experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix & CompactLogix), Modicon and Siemens (S7) is a plus but not required
• HMI experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, and Indusoft is a plus but not required

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this position.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• 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 jobrelated duties as requested by their supervisor._
• 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 pregnancyrelated 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._