Senior Controls Engineer - Hybrid Material Handling

Körber; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Körber is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, deploy, and commission PLC-based control systems for material handling. You will develop GUIs, test code, and troubleshoot on-site during commissioning, collaborating with Electrical Engineering for network architecture and system design.

The role requires leadership, travel up to 70%, and a strong track record in large projects. The position is hybrid, based in the Atlanta area, with offices in Sandy Springs, GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field (required).
• 7+ years of work experience in the material handling industry or similar (required); master’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience with at least 5 years.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming, including GuardLogix; Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming, including Starter.
• Experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematic drawings and understanding HMI programming.
• Proven experience leading teams of controls engineers in large, complex material handling projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills; ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver on time.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% of the year (short assignments possible).

Responsibilities

• Develop control system designs, deploy and commission PLC code, and create graphical user interfaces for material handling systems.
• Test and emulate code functionality before on-site deployment and testing.
• Troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment during commissioning and testing on-site.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering and other disciplines to support control network architecture, design development, and execution.
• Support Project Manager in controlling scope, schedule, and budget; identify changes and mitigate related risks.
• Define electrical device requirements for system control and develop documentation of system functionality.
• Support estimates for complex module development and system commissioning requirements.
• Review complex customer standards and specifications to determine system requirements.
• Develop recommendations for productivity improvement, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction.
• Complete software quality process through testing procedures for modules and systems.
• Mentor other controls engineers technically and professionally.

Skills

Rockwell Automation PLC programming

Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming

Ethernet/IP network architecture

HMI programming

Leadership / team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering

Tools

GuardLogix

Siemens Starter

Job description

Körber is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, deploy, and commission PLC-based control systems for material handling. You will develop GUIs, test code, and troubleshoot on-site during commissioning, collaborating with Electrical Engineering for network architecture and system design.

The role requires leadership, travel up to 70%, and a strong track record in large projects. The position is hybrid, based in the Atlanta area, with offices in Sandy Springs, GA.