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.
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We are looking for a skilled Controls Engineer to join our on-site support team, focusing on SCADA monitoring, incident response, and troubleshooting of automation systems for Material Handling Equipment (MHE). You'll support PLCs (Siemens, Beckhoff), VFDs, communication networks (ProfiNet®), and related infrastructure to ensure high system uptime.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the Control Room’s SCADA subject-matter expert
- Troubleshoot PLCs, drives, Profinet® networks, and control-system hardware
- Monitor system performance and diagnose real-time operational issues
- Provide remote support for fault-finding with Maintenance and Engineering teams
- Escalate complex incidents and maintain clear, accurate documentation
- Contribute to continuous improvement of system reliability and performance
- Adhere to all HSE, quality, and technical compliance requirements
What You Bring:
- 3–4 years in industrial automation or controls support
- Strong knowledge of SCADA, PLCs (Siemens, Beckhoff), and VFDs
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and industrial networks
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or equivalent experience
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
- Willingness to work shifts and support additional sites if needed
Employee Benefits:
- Pluxee Flex Benefits – Meal vouchers worth 124 CZK
- Pluxee Flex Benefits – 22,000 CZK per year for leisure activities
- Supplementary pension savings up to 2% of the monthly salary
- 25 days of vacation and 3 health days
- Headspace platform for employees and their families, including legal and financial consulting, mental-health coaching, therapy, and 24/7 support
- English lessons – Reimbursement of approved English courses within the FORTNA education program
- We support sports and community! We are a proud sponsor of FK Hvězda Cheb and have several season tickets available for our colleagues.
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What We Do
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.
