Mechanical Systems Engineer II

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer II in Canada to design and develop automated warehouse systems. The candidate should have a mechanical engineering degree and significant project experience. This role offers a supportive work environment with various benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Paid time off for parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Qualifications

• 5 years of project-based engineering experience in the warehouse and automation industry.
• Experience designing large-scale warehouse and automation systems (> $10M).
• Ability to travel approx. 10% to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Convert conceptual solutions into detailed system designs.
• Integrate material handling technologies into solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure design functionality.

Skills

Project-based engineering experience

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to integrate material handling technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Pioneer your career! 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. Join the home for entrepreneurs!

The Mechanical Systems Engineer II is responsible for translating sales concepts into detailed, project-specific system and equipment designs. This role collaborates with the Senior Project Engineer and cross‑functional teams to deliver project requirements on schedule and within budget.

Your role in our team

• You will convert conceptual solutions into detailed system designs that meet system and end‑user requirements
• You will integrate material handling technologies and equipment into functional, cost‑effective system solutions, ensuring compatibility with warehouse and building structures
• You will develop system layouts and detailed drawing packages to support equipment installation planning, coordination, and execution
• You will collaborate with electrical, controls, and installation engineering teams—as well as external stakeholders—to ensure design functionality, resolve conflicts, and maintain alignment with project objectives
• You will coordinate and lead design review meetings, maintaining design engineering timelines in accordance with project schedules and budgets
• You will monitor system design costs and support level‑of‑effort estimating for scope changes throughout the project lifecycle
• You will identify, communicate, and help mitigate design, delivery, and functionality risks with project management
• You will maintain knowledge of material handling technologies within the Körber product portfolio and broader warehouse automation industry
• You will prepare equipment order requests, recommended spare parts lists, and related documentation in compliance with departmental processes

Your profile

• You have obtained a bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering and have gained 5 years of project‑based engineering experience in the warehouse and automation industry
• A minimum of 8 years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree
• You have experience designing large‑scale warehouse and automation systems (>$10M investments), incorporating palletizing/depalletizing, unit load and pallet storage/retrieval, and pallet conveyance technologies
• You are proficient in developing system layouts, installation drawings, and material flow/rate diagrams using AutoCAD or similar CAD software
• Ability to integrate multiple material handling technologies and accurately define and size individual equipment requirements within overall system designs
• You have experience collaborating with project management, cross‑functional engineering disciplines, and site installation teams
• Youhavestrong written and verbal communication skills for effective coordination across internal and external stakeholders
• You know project budgeting and scheduling processes
• You can travel approximately 10% to project sites throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

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 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

• 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 of up to six percent
• You are provided with several company‑paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long‑term disability, basic life insurance plans, educational, and employee assistance programs

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

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.

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, please contact us via [e-mail]. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

Disclaimer: 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. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

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

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 technological change. In our Business Areas Pharma, Supply Chain, and Technologies, we deliver products, solutions and services that inspire and create added value for customers. We build ecosystems that solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. Körber AG is the holding company of the Körber Group.