Senior Controls Engineer

About the Position

Join Körber as a Senior Controls Engineer to lead control system designs and improve productivity in material handling systems. As a Team Lead, you will guide the team to develop control system designs, deploy and commission PLC code, and create graphical user interfaces for material handling systems. This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to drive the success of the control systems projects and the team's overall performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system designs, program, deploy, and commission Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) code, and develop graphical user interfaces for material handling systems
• Test and emulate software functionality before on-site deployment, and execute complex module, subsystem, and system test procedures to ensure compliance with software quality requirements
• Troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment functionality during on-site installation, commissioning, and testing activities
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering resources to support control network architecture and design, and define electrical device requirements for system control
• Review complex customer standards, specifications, and technical documentation to identify, interpret, and validate system requirements
• Support estimates for complex software module development, system commissioning activities, and associated project requirements
• Develop and recommend solutions to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance system performance and customer satisfaction
• Travel up to 40% of the year, including short-duration assignments and multiple 10-days-on/4-days-off (10/4) rotations, as required by project needs, and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field (required), and seven (7) years of experience in the material handling industry or a similar industry (required). A master’s degree may be considered in lieu of the seven-year experience requirement, provided the candidate has at least five (5) years of relevant industry experience
• Experience programming Rockwell Automation PLCs, including GuardLogix, and Siemens TIA Portal PLCs, including Starter
• Experience with EtherNet/IP network architecture, industrial machine control development and troubleshooting (preferred), and related control systems
• Ability to interpret electrical schematic drawings and understand Human-Machine Interface (HMI) programming
• Proven experience leading teams of controls engineers on large, complex material handling projects, with demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills
• Experience developing staffing schedules and managing project timelines and budgets to support successful project delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and consistently deliver results within established timelines

We Offer

• Flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent
• Several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

About the Company

Körber is pioneering cutting-edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America, and Asia. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic parcel logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA.

This full-time, exempt role offers a hybrid work setting.

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. You can find out more about our culture here.

We are committed to providing an accessible working environment. Applications from people with a recognized disability under German law, including people with severe disabilities or equivalent status, are expressly welcome. We would appreciate it if you could voluntarily indicate this directly in your CV or cover letter so that we can support you as effectively as possible throughout the process.

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to [email protected].

Alyssa Cuevas is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.

Körber is a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chain solutions. As a reliable innovation partner, Körber turns entrepreneurial thinking into customer success by providing leading technology to fuel what’s next – from end-to-end pharma production and advanced supply chain solutions to high-tech machinery and process equipment. Körber combines deep domain expertise with integrated hardware, software, and digital services, to help customers take the next step.

The Business Area Supply Chain is part of Körber, a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chains solutions.

Nearest Major Market: Irving

Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas

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