Senior Project Engineer

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The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for converting sales system concepts into detailed project specific system and equipment designs. This role has the responsibility to coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines to ensure overall system design fit and functionality aligns with end user and project requirements.

• You will convert conceptual solutions into detailed system designs, integrating material handling technology and equipment to meet system and end-user requirements
• You will develop system layouts and detailed drawing packages to lead equipment installation activities and resolve conflicts between equipment designs and warehouse/building structures
• You will understand the functionalities of material handling technologies within the Körber product portfolio and the broader warehouse and automation industry
• You will coordinate design reviews and meetings with internal engineering, site installation teams, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress
• You will collaborate with electrical and control engineering disciplines to ensure system design functionality and integration
• You will monitor system design costs, maintain engineering timelines, and support scope change estimates to align with project budgets and schedules
• You will identify and escalate design, delivery, and functionality risks, while also creating equipment order requests and recommending spare parts to mitigate downtime
• You can travel 10% to project sites

• You have obtained a bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering and 5 years of project engineering experience in the warehouse and automation industry. In lieu of a degree, 10 years of project engineering experience in the warehouse and automation industry.
• You are an expert in designing large‑scale warehouse and automation systems ($10M+), incorporating technologies such as palletizing/depalletizing, pallet storage and retrieval, and conveyance systems
• You are proficient in developing system layouts and detailed installation drawing packages using AutoCAD or similar tools
• You are skilled in integrating multiple material handling technologies into cohesive system designs
• You have experience in creating material flow and rate diagrams, and in defining and sizing equipment based on operational requirements
• You have a deep understanding of the warehouse automation industry and the Körber product portfolio
• You understand how to track and manage project financial budgets and possess strong written and verbal communication skills

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.

• You will enjoy a 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, including a week‑long winter holiday closure
• You will have 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
• You are provided with several company‑paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long‑term disability, and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs
• Your annual base pay range for this role is estimated to be $115,000 - $140,000 at the time of posting

Körber is shaping the future of end‑to‑end supply chain automation across Europe, North America, and Asia with our cutting‑edge material handling solutions and system integration expertise. Set new industry standards and champion customer‑centric services and solutions with our dynamic Automation team based in Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA.

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

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.