Lead Controls Engineer: PLC/GUI for Material Handling

Körber Supply Chain; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment with PTO

Medical, dental, vision insurance with

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Company-paid vision, disability, life,

Job summary

Körber Supply Chain in the United States seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design control systems for material handling, code PLCs, and build GUI interfaces. You will drive testing, on-site commissioning, and collaboration with engineering teams to meet project goals.

You will mentor engineers, review customer specs, and contribute to productivity improvements while traveling up to 70% across projects. This role requires a strong leadership presence and hands-on expertise in Rockwell and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering (required).
• 7 years in material handling or related field (required; master may substitute with 5+ years).
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming (GuardLogix) and Siemens TIA Portal (Starter).
• Experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and perform HMI programming.
• Proven leadership of controls engineering teams on large projects.
• Ability to manage project timelines and budgets; troubleshooting background.
• Willingness to travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system designs and PLC code for material handling systems.
• Test and emulate code before on-site deployment and testing.
• Troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment during commissioning.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering and other disciplines on network architecture.
• Support Project Manager on scope, schedule, and budget; identify changes and risks.
• Define electrical device requirements and develop system documentation.
• Assist with estimates for module development and commissioning needs.
• Review customer standards and specifications to determine requirements.
• Provide productivity improvement and cost-reduction recommendations.
• Lead and mentor other controls engineers.

Skills

Rockwell Automation PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Ethernet/IP

Electrical schematics

HMI programming

Leadership

Project management

Travel up to 70%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Master’s degree optional if substituting experience

Tools

Rockwell GuardLogix

Siemens Starter

HMI development tools

Job description

Körber Supply Chain in the United States seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design control systems for material handling, code PLCs, and build GUI interfaces. You will drive testing, on-site commissioning, and collaboration with engineering teams to meet project goals.

You will mentor engineers, review customer specs, and contribute to productivity improvements while traveling up to 70% across projects. This role requires a strong leadership presence and hands-on expertise in Rockwell and