Project Engineer II

Körber; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health & 401k

Company benefits

Job summary

Körber is seeking a Project Engineer II (Mechanical) to own mechanical design work packages for automation and material handling systems. You will coordinate with controls, electrical, and software teams and support on-site validation and commissioning in multi-site projects.

BA/BS in mechanical engineering with 2–5 years of relevant design experience is required. Hybrid work in Atlanta or Irving with up to 30% travel. Great mentorship and hands-on problem solving await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of mechanical design experience in automation, capital equipment, or material handling.
• Proven ability to deliver mechanical designs integrated into complex systems on time and to scope.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling and mechanical documentation (Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Comfortable working on-site to validate and integrate designs in live systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and release of mechanical assemblies, layouts, and BOMs within larger system projects.
• Ensure designs align with system requirements, manufacturability, and cost targets.
• Perform calculations, tolerance analysis, and design reviews for reliability.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

GD&T

Cross‑functional collaboration

On‑site validation

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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The Project Engineer II (Mechanical) is responsible for owning and executing mechanical design work packages for automation and material handling system integration projects. This includes the design and release of mechanical assemblies, layouts, and documentation that align with system requirements, manufacturability, and customer specifications. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and suppliers, on‑site validation, and contributing to successful project delivery. This position may also provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Your role in our team

• You will lead the design and release of mechanical assemblies, layouts, and BOMs within larger system projects
• You will ensure mechanical designs align with system‑level requirements, manufacturability, and cost targets
• You will perform calculations, tolerance analysis, and design reviews to guarantee reliability of equipment
• You will collaborate with controls, electrical, and software teams to align system integration
• You will support FAT, SAT, and commissioning through hands‑on troubleshooting and validation
• You will interface with suppliers, offshore teams, and manufacturing to ensure designs are built and installed successfully
• You will provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and feedback on future system designs
• You will travel up 30% to support customer integration projects

Your profile

• You have obtained a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• You have gained 2–5 years of mechanical design experience in automation, capital equipment, or material handling
• You have proven ability to deliver mechanical designs that integrate into complex systems on time and to scope
• You are proficient in 3D CAD modeling and mechanical documentation (e.g., Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• You are comfortable working on‑site to validate and integrate designs in live system environments
• You know materials, fabrication methods, and GD&T
• You can independently execute mechanical design tasks within multi‑disciplinary projects
• You have strong communication skills for cross‑functional and customer‑facing collaboration
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required by business needs
• Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all required travel documentation, including a valid passport where international travel is necessary
• Must be able to lawfully enter and exit the United States and other countries required for business travel
• Must not have any legal or regulatory restrictions that would prevent the issuance, renewal, or use of required travel documents, or otherwise limit the ability to fulfill the travel requirements of the role

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 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 in our Atlanta, Georgia, or Irving, Texas offices. Employees are expected to work three days per week in the 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.

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].

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.

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

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. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it's worth taking a look!

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e‑mail to [e-mail]. Alyssa Cuevas is the responsible person for this job advertisement.