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.
As a Software Engineer at FORTNA, you will join our Engineering Application Development Team—a multidisciplinary group of professionals based in Vietnam, The Netherlands, and the United States. This team is responsible for managing, supporting, and developing innovative engineering applications used internally at FORTNA. Among these is Emulate3D, a 3D design tool used to design automated transport systems for the Parcel and D&F industries. This tool is constantly evolving to meet the growing needs of the business.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop advanced, configurable 3D models within the Emulate3D platform, utilizing C# programming in Visual Studio.
- Interpret engineering data and translate it into programmable engineering rules to enhance application functionality.
- Design and develop software tools that extend the Emulate3D platform, including:
- Building intuitive and responsive user interfaces using WPF.
- Interacting with SQL databases for data management.
- Creating seamless integrations and interfaces with other software applications.
- Provide ongoing user support.
- Collaborate with a small, dynamic software development team consisting of mechanical and software engineers based in The Netherlands and Vietnam.
- Work closely with the product owner and business representatives to refine designs and align development efforts with business needs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a technical or software-oriented organization.
- Strong interest in both engineering and programming.
- Extensive programming experience, with a preference for proficiency in C#.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
- Proficiency in English, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to occasionally work shifted hours, particularly during the initial training period.
- Previous experience with Emulate3D is welcome, but not required.
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Fortna partners with the world’s leading brands to transform their distribution operations to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives. Known world-wide as the Distribution Experts™, we design and deliver intelligent solutions, powered by FortnaWES™ software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment. 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 clients with comprehensive services including network strategy, distribution center operations, material handling automation, supply chain systems and warehouse software design and implementation.
