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: Under the supervision of the Product Development Manager and Product Development Supervisor, perform all activities associated with conveyor design engineering. This individual will work in the Product Engineering department. The job will include engineering material handling equipment and subsystems. This may include close interaction with project teams in a positive and focused manner to achieve productive results. Clear inter-departmental communication is necessary, as are occasional customer discussions. The individual must provide accurate and high-quality work with minimal supervision. He or she must be self-motivated, proactive, and able to facilitate the daily requirements of our business operations in line with our customers’ needs. At Fortna, Integrity and diversity are the foundation of our culture and reflect our values: doing what’s right, respecting others, and performing with excellence. We deliver innovative, affordable solutions to the automated material handling industry and incomparable customer value by embracing our employees’ unique talents, skills, and abilities. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Report to work on time and prepared. independently to prepare technical drawings and bills of materials. • Exhibits the ability to document and communicate newly created Product Engineering documentation in a standardized manner that is clear, professional, and easily understood by the target audience. • Support Standards and Product Enhancement Engineers with assembly of prototypes, testing, demo loop operations, product maintenance, and ECN’s. • Support other departments within Fortna Conveyor such as Product Development, Project Management, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Installation, Software Engineering, Lifetime Services, etc., and others as assigned or requested. • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of mechanical machine design. The ability to work with mechanical drive systems, pneumatics, CAD, and ERP systems is preferred. • Ability to work through established designs with minimal supervision. • Effectively plan and manage daily tasks with time critical awareness. • Complete temporary assignments as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Effective communication (internal and external). • Exhibit growth potential with an interest in continued learning. Education and Experience: • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of mechanical or design engineering experience is preferred • Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel • Must be mechanically inclined and be able to make supervised field trips to work on conveyors. Trips may require off-hours, and/or weekend availability due to customer needs. Other Qualifications Desired: • Experience with: • Inventor or other 3D CAD systems • Vault Travel Requirements: Some domestic travel required +/- 10%. Depends on project needs and urgency. The base salary range for this role is $66,100 to $99,200. 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. 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. 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.
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