Körber · 10 hours ago
Senior Project Engineer
Körber is a company dedicated to innovation and collaboration, seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead customer-facing system integration projects. This role is crucial for delivering complex material handling systems on time and within budget, requiring technical depth and operational rigor.
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Responsibilities
You will lead execution-based engineering for large-scale system integration projects, acting as the primary technical point of contact for customers and internal teams
You will translate requirements into actionable engineering plans, coordinating mechanical design, equipment specifications, and on-site implementation
You will work across disciplines (Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, Software) to align deliverables, troubleshoot issues, and drive schedule adherence
You will manage engineering execution from kick-off through commissioning, including site support, FAT/SAT participation, and resolution of field issues
You will oversee internal and external engineering resources, including offshore teams or outsourced partners, on a per-project basis
You will apply practical understanding of conveyor, singulation, sortation, and other material handling technologies to ensure seamless system performance
You will collaborate with Sales, Product, and Manufacturing to validate feasibility, cost, and scope alignment during project planning
You can travel 30%
Qualification
Required
You have obtained a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field
You have gained a minimum of five (5) years of experience in system-level engineering, ideally in material handling, automation, or capital equipment environments
You have experience with 3D CAD tools such as Inventor, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks, and are familiar with developing full technical data packages (drawings, BOMs, manuals)
Ability to balance design intent with execution realities, managing scope, cost, and resource constraints
You have a collaborative, hands-on mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments where outcomes matter
Strong track record in project execution—owning technical delivery from engineering through on-site installation
Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
Benefits
Flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance
Paid time off for parental leave
22+ days off for personal time and holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options
401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
Company-paid benefits, including vision insurance
Short and long-term disability
Basic life insurance plans
Educational and employee assistance programs
Company
Körber
We are Körber – an international technology group with around 13,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide and a common goal: We turn entrepreneurial thinking into customer success and shape the technological change.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$477.5MKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsDZ BANK
2022-01-11Acquired
2021-12-14Private Equity
2020-11-30Debt Financing· $477.5M
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