Controls Engineer II

Körber; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Körber is hiring a Controls Engineer II to design and deploy control systems for material handling, including PLC programming and GUI development. You will validate code before deployment and support on-site testing, ensuring projects meet deadlines and performance targets.

The role demands experience with Rockwell and Siemens platforms, Ethernet/IP networks, and HMI concepts, plus collaboration across engineering teams and stakeholders. A hybrid schedule applies in US offices including Atlanta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering with relevant work experience in material handling.
• 5 years of experience or 3 years with a Master’s degree in related field.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming and Siemens TIA Portal.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy control systems, including programming and commissioning PLC code, and developing GUIs.
• Troubleshoot PLC code and electrical system functionality during on-site commissioning.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering to define device requirements and network design.
• Contribute to cost and resource estimates and monitor design cost alignment with budgets.
• Execute software quality processes through module, subsystem, and system tests.
• Develop recommendations to boost productivity and reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.

Skills

Rockwell Automation PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Ethernet/IP

HMI programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel up to 40%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Rockwell GuardLogix

Siemens TIA Portal (Starter)

Ethernet/IP networking hardware

Job description

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The Controls Engineer II is responsible for developing control system designs, deploying and commissioning PLC code, and creating graphical user interfaces for material handling systems. This role will test code functionality prior to deployment, troubleshoot on-site, and collaborate with Electrical Engineering to design and implement control network architecture. The Controls Engineer II will also define electrical device requirements, support cost and effort estimates, review customer standards, and develop recommendations to improve productivity and reduce costs.

Your role in our team

• You will design and deploy control systems, including programming and commissioning PLC code, developing graphical user interfaces, and validating or emulating code functionality before deployment and on-site testing
• You will troubleshoot PLC code and electrical system functionality during on-site commissioning, supporting equipment and system testing to ensure timely project completion
• You will collaborate with Electrical Engineering resources to define electrical device requirements, support control network architecture design, and review complex customer standards, specifications, and documentation to determine system requirements
• You will contribute to cost and resource estimates for complex module development and commissioning activities, while monitoring system design cost alignment with equipment and engineering service project budgets
• You will execute software quality processes through module, subsystem, and system-level test procedures
• You will develop recommendations that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction

Your profile

• You have obtained a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field with five (5) years of work experience in the material handling or a related industry, or 3 years of relevant work experience with a Master's degree
• You have experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming (including GuardLogix) and Siemens TIA Portal programming (including Starter)
• You have experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture
• You have experience interpreting electrical schematics and a solid understanding of HMI programming
• You have proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with project management, engineering teams, installation crews, and external partners
• You have demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• You understand and support project financial tracking and schedule management while maintaining high service standards
• You can travel up to 40% annually, including short-term assignments with 10/4 rotations as project needs require

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.

Your working environment at Körber

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 is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule in our Atlanta, Georgia, Irving, Texas, or Charlotte, NC office. Employees are expected to work three days per week in the office.

Your Benefits

• 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, and 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 consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

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.

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