Senior Controls Engineer

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Körber in Irving, Texas is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer (Team Lead) to guide a controls engineering team in designing, programming, deploying and commissioning PLCs for material handling systems. You will develop GUIs, test software before deployment, troubleshoot on site, and ensure quality with customer requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Controls Engineering, 7+ years in the field, leadership experience, and travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Computer or Controls Engineering.
• 7+ years in material handling or similar industry; master’s may substitute for up to 5 years.
• Experience leading controls engineers on large projects; strong supervisory skills.
• Experience programming Rockwell GuardLogix and Siemens TIA Portal PLCs.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and HMI programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system designs, program PLCs, deploy and commission code and GUIs.
• Test software functionality before on-site deployment and perform complex tests.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and electrical equipment during installation and commissioning.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering on control network architecture and device requirements.
• Review customer specifications to identify and validate system requirements.
• Support estimates for software modules, commissioning activities, and project needs.
• Propose productivity improvements to reduce costs and enhance performance.
• Travel up to 40% with 10/4 rotations as required.

Skills

Leadership

Rockwell PLC

HMI programming

EtherNet/IP

Team collaboration

Project budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Eng

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens TIA Portal

HMI Design

Job description

Pioneer your career! Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. Together, we aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time.

Join the home for entrepreneurs!

As a Team Lead, the Senior Controls Engineer will guide the team to develop control system designs, deploy and commission PLC code, and create graphical user interfaces for material handling systems. They will collaborate with various internal and external teams to develop recommendations for productivity improvement and cost reduction. This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to drive the success of the control systems projects and the team's overall performance.

Your role in our team

• You will develop control system designs, program, deploy, and commission Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) code, and develop graphical user interfaces for material handling systems
• Test and emulate software functionality before on-site deployment, and execute complex module, subsystem, and system test procedures to ensure compliance with software quality requirements
• Troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment functionality during on-site installation, commissioning, and testing activities
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering resources to support control network architecture and design, and define electrical device requirements for system control
• You will review complex customer standards, specifications, and technical documentation to identify, interpret, and validate system requirements
• Support estimates for complex software module development, system commissioning activities, and associated project requirements
• Develop and recommend solutions to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance system performance and customer satisfaction
• Travel up to 40% of the year, including short-duration assignments and multiple 10-days-on/4-days-off (10/4) rotations, as required by project needs, and perform other duties as assigned

Your profile

• You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field (required), and seven (7) years of experience in the material handling industry or a similar industry (required). A master’s degree may be considered in lieu of the seven-year experience requirement, provided the candidate has at least five (5) years of relevant industry experience
• Experience programming Rockwell Automation PLCs, including GuardLogix, and Siemens TIA Portal PLCs, including Starter
• Experience with EtherNet/IP network architecture, industrial machine control development and troubleshooting (preferred), and related control systems
• Ability to interpret electrical schematic drawings and understand Human-Machine Interface (HMI) programming
• You have proven experience leading teams of controls engineers on large, complex material handling projects, with demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills
• Experience developing staffing schedules and managing project timelines and budgets to support successful project delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and consistently deliver results within established timelines

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.

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 full-time, exempt role offers a hybrid work setting.

• 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 up to six percent
• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability and 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].

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

Brenda Suheili Hernandez Nazario is the responsible person for this job advertisement.

Körber is a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chain solutions. As a reliable innovation partner, Körber turns entrepreneurial thinking into customer success by providing leading technology to fuel what’s next – from end-to-end pharma production and advanced supply chain solutions to high-tech machinery and process equipment. Körber combines deep domain expertise with integrated hardware, software, and digital services, to help customers take the next step. The Business Area Supply Chainis part of Körber, a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chains solutions.