Senior Controls Engineer

Körber Supply Chain; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Hybrid schedule

Medical insurance

Job summary

Körber is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design control systems, develop PLC code, and create GUIs for material handling systems. The role includes testing, commissioning, and on-site troubleshooting with cross-disciplinary collaboration, leading to reliable deployments.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to documentation and estimates, and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets on large-scale projects. Hybrid work in the Atlanta area is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering (required).
• 7+ years of work experience in material handling or similar industries (required). Master’s degree may substitute with 5+ years experience.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming (GuardLogix) and Siemens TIA Portal (Starter).
• Experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Proven leadership of controls engineering teams on large, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system designs, deploy and commission PLC code, and create GUIs for material handling systems.
• Test, emulate, and troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment on-site during commissioning.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering and other disciplines to support control network architecture and design development.
• Support project management in scope, schedule, and budget; help identify changes and mitigate risks.
• Mentor controls engineers and contribute to documentation, estimates, and reviews of customer standards.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Controls

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Ethernet/IP

HMI programming

Job description

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The Senior Controls Engineer will develop control system designs, deploy and commission PLC code, and create graphical user interfaces for material handling systems. This role will collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineering resources, providing feedback related to design requirements supporting system functionality. This role also defines and leads system commissioning responsibilities during project implementation phases.

Your role in our team

• You will develop control system designs, develop, deploy, & commission Programmable Logic Controller code, and develop graphical user interfaces for material handling systems
• You will test and emulate code functionality before on-site deployment and testing
• You will troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment functionality on-site during commissioning and testing activities
• You will collaborate with Electrical Engineering and other Engineering disciplines to support control network architecture requirements, design development, and execution
• You will support the Project Manager in controlling the scope, schedule, and budget. Additionally, assist with identifying potential changes and mitigating controls related risks
• You will define electrical device requirements for system control
• You will develop documentation outlining system control functionality and operation
• You will support estimates for complex module development and system commissioning requirements
• You will perform reviews of complex customer standards, specifications, and other documentation to determine system requirements
• You will develop recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improvement in customer satisfaction
• You will complete the software quality process through the execution of complex module, subsystem, and system test procedures
• You will mentor other controls engineers technically and professionally

Your profile

• You have obtained a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field (required)
• You have gained seven (7) years of work experience in the material handling industry or a similar industry (required); a master’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience, in which at least 5 years of work experience is required
• You have experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming, including GuardLogix; Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming, including Starter
• You have experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture.
• You have experience interpreting electrical schematic drawings and understanding HMI programming.
• You have proven experience leading teams of controls engineers in large, complex material handling projects
• You have experience in adhering to project timelines and budgets, with a background in industrial machine control development and troubleshooting
• You have strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills, with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and consistently deliver results on time
• You can travel up to 70% of the year, working short-duration assignments up to and including multiple 10/4 rotations, depending on the project requirements

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, 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

Your working environment at Körber

Körber is shaping the future ofend-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 for individuals located within Atlanta, Georgia, Irving, Texas, or our Charlotte, NC offices. Employees in these locations are expected to work three days per week in the office. Individuals located outside of these areas will work remotely.

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 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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