Senior Controls Engineer - Lead PLC Design & Commissioning

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

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.