Controls Integration Manager

Körber Supply Chain; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Job summary

Körber is seeking a seasoned Controls Integration Manager to lead the commissioning of material handling and parcel automation projects in the North American region. You will supervise a team of controls engineers, define standards, and ensure safe, reliable deployment across multiple projects.

Responsibilities include strategy development, resource planning, and on‑site testing. The role offers a hybrid work schedule with locations in Irving, TX or Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or material handling systems.
• 3+ years leading technical teams or commissioning resources.
• Working knowledge of IEC 61131-3, ISA-88, ISA-95, NFPA 70E standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct commissioning strategy and execution across multiple projects to ensure delivery and acceptance.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing Controls Engineering team with coaching and mentorship.
• Establish commissioning methodologies, testing standards, validation processes, and safety requirements.
• Staff, plan, and prioritize resources, schedules, and execution strategies for controls integration.
• Provide technical leadership and escalation support for complex controls challenges; review PLC/HMI designs prior to deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis and lessons learned.
• Develop and standardize reusable control architectures and PLC software practices.
• Report progress, risks, and resource needs to Engineering and Program leadership; escalate as needed.
• Travel up to 50% for on‑site commissioning oversight and go-live activities.

Skills

Controls engineering

Industrial automation

Team leadership

Project management

Root-cause analysis

PLC programming

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Ethernet/IP

Electrical safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

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The Controls Integration Manager leads the controls integration and commissioning function for material handling and parcel automation systems, ensuring successful deployment, validation, and operational readiness across multiple projects. This role provides technical and people leadership for a team of Controls Engineers, establishes commissioning standards and best practices, and drives execution excellence through effective resource planning, risk management, and cross‑functional collaboration. The Controls Integration Manager is accountable for commissioning performance, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, scalability, and customer satisfaction.

Your role in our team

• You will direct commissioning strategy and execution across multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery, operational readiness, and customer acceptance
• You will build, lead, and develop a high‑performing Controls Engineering team through coaching, performance management, talent development, succession planning, and technical mentorship
• You will establish and govern commissioning methodologies, testing standards, validation processes, and safety and quality requirements to ensure consistency and quality across projects and engineering activities
• You will lead staffing, resource allocation, and project planning by defining controls integration and commissioning scope, workforce requirements, priorities, schedules, and execution strategies to meet business commitments
• You will provide technical leadership and escalation support for complex controls integration challenges, including reviewing and approving control system designs, PLC code, and HMI interfaces prior to deployment and on‑site testing
• You will drive continuous improvement through root‑cause analysis of recurring field issues, implementing corrective actions, and incorporating lessons learned into engineering designs, commissioning standards, and execution processes
• You will drive the development and standardization of reusable controls architectures, PLC software standards, commissioning tools, and engineering methodologies to improve project execution, scalability, and quality
• You will report commissioning progress, project risks, resource requirements, and schedule performance to Engineering and Program leadership, proactively escalating issues that could impact scope, timelines, or delivery commitments
• You will travel as required, up to 50% of the year, to support on‑site commissioning oversight, team deployment, and customer go‑live activities

Your profile

• You have obtained a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
• You have gained a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, system integration, or material handling systems
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience leading technical teams, supervising employees, or managing commissioning resources
• You have working knowledge of applicable industrial automation and electrical safety standards, including IEC 61131-3 programming principles, ISA-88 modular control concepts, ISA-95 integration architectures, and NFPA 70E electrical safe‑work practices
• You have advanced knowledge of industrial automation architectures, controls platforms, and systems integration principles including experience with Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming and troubleshooting
• You have working knowledge of industrial network architecture and protocols, including Ethernet/IP, and familiarity with Profinet, Profibus, EtherCAT, or Modbus TCP
• You have proven experience leading and supervising controls or commissioning engineering teams on large, complex material handling or industrial automation projects, including coaching, performance management, and technical mentorship
• You have strong experience developing and executing commissioning and test plans, including sequencing, project dependencies, and acceptance criteria
• You have experience with machine vision, sensing technologies, and industrial automation applications, with the ability to evaluate, approve, and guide technical solutions across PLC, HMI, vision, instrumentation, and industrial networking technologies
• You have demonstrated ability to manage staffing, project schedules, timelines, and budgets across multiple concurrent commissioning projects
• You have strong root‑cause analysis, structured troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills across controls, electrical, and mechanical system interfaces
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead on‑site teams and effectively represent Engineering to customers and internal stakeholders
• You can thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment while managing competing priorities and delivering projects on schedule

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
• 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

Your working environment at Körber

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 Irving, Texas, USA.

This is a full‑time, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule located at our Irving, Texas or Atlanta, GA Office.

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.

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At Körber, we think long term and pursue objectives that apply across all of our business areas. In line with our vision of “Market Leadership through Technology Leadership,” we have defined our “Life 2035” goals for the next decade to ensure that Körber becomes the leading partner in our industries—Life Science, Supply Chain, and High‑Tech Manufacturing—by 2035.Life 2035 is built on four pillars that define how we embrace our shaping role: Leadership, Innovation, Findependence, and Empowerment. Sustainably profitable growth and financial independence form the foundation for achieving our ambitious financial targets for the next decade. By 2035, we aim to achieve global revenues of €10 billion. You can find more at https://www.koerber.com/en/about-us/what-drives-us

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