Senior Controls Engineer

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

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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.

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