Senior Project Engineer

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Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate, and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. Together, we aim to be the first to do the right thing at the right time.

The Senior Project Engineer serves as the engineering lead on customer-facing system integration projects, owning execution from concept through commissioning. This role ensures the delivery of complex material handling systems on time, on budget, and to scope. It is central to Körber's mission to scale its integration business and requires technical depth, operational rigor, and direct customer engagement.

• Lead execution‑based engineering for large‑scale system integration projects, acting as the primary technical point of contact for customers and internal teams.
• Translate requirements into actionable engineering plans, coordinating mechanical design, equipment specifications, and on‑site implementation.
• Work across disciplines (Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, Software) to align deliverables, troubleshoot issues, and drive schedule adherence.
• Manage engineering execution from kick‑off through commissioning, including site support, FAT/SAT participation, and resolution of field issues.
• Oversee internal and external engineering resources, including offshore teams or outsourced partners, on a per‑project basis.
• Apply practical understanding of conveyor, singulation, sortation, and other material handling technologies to ensure seamless system performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Manufacturing to validate feasibility, cost, and scope alignment during project planning.

Travel: 30%

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in system‑level engineering, ideally in material handling, automation, or capital equipment environments.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools such as Inventor, AutoCAD, or Solid Works, and familiarity with developing full technical data packages (drawings, BOMs, manuals).
• Ability to balance design intent with execution realities, managing scope, cost, and resource constraints.
• 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.

• Flexible work environment supporting work‑life balance: 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 of up to six percent.
• Company‑paid benefits: vision insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs.

Körber is pioneering cutting‑edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America, and Asia. This full‑time, exempt position offers a hybrid work schedule (three days in‑office) for candidates based in the preferred location of Dallas–Fort Worth, TX. Candidates in all other locations will work remotely.

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.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

The duties listed above are intended only as a representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer.

Nothing in this document alters an employee's at‑will employment status. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations.