Senior Project Engineer

Körber; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Körber in Irving, Texas, seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead engineering on customer-facing material handling system integration projects from concept through commissioning. You will coordinate mechanical design, equipment specifications, and on-site implementation while working across Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, and Software disciplines.

You will manage engineering execution from kick-off through commissioning, supervise internal and external teams, and ensure schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of five years of system-level engineering experience in material handling, automation, or capital equipment environments.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and developing full technical data packages (drawings, BOMs, manuals).
• Ability to balance design intent with execution realities, managing scope, cost, and resource constraints.
• Collaborative, hands-on mindset for fast-paced environments where outcomes matter.
• Strong track record in project execution—owning technical delivery from engineering through on-site installation.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required by business needs.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain travel documents, including a valid passport for international travel.
• Must be able to enter/exit the United States and other countries required for business travel.
• No legal or regulatory restrictions that would prevent travel documentation issuance or use.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution-based engineering for large-scale system integration projects, acting as the primary technical point of contact for customers and internal teams.
• Translate requirements into actionable engineering plans, coordinating mechanical design, equipment specifications, and on-site implementation.
• Work across disciplines (Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, Software) to align deliverables, troubleshoot issues, and drive schedule adherence.
• Manage engineering execution from kick-off through commissioning, including site support, FAT/SAT participation, and resolution of field issues.
• Oversee internal and external engineering resources, including offshore teams or outsourced partners, on a per-project basis.
• Apply practical understanding of conveyor, singulation, sortation, and other material handling technologies to ensure seamless system performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Manufacturing to validate feasibility, cost, and scope alignment during project planning.
• Travel up to 30% to support customer integration projects.

Skills

Systems engineering

3D CAD

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

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 in deploying their skills to reach their full potential. Together, we aim to be the first to do the right thing at the right time.

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The Senior Project Engineer serves as the engineering lead on customer-facing system integration projects, owning execution from concept through commissioning. This role ensures delivery of complex material handling systems on time, on budget, and to scope. It is central to Körber’s mission to scale its integration business and requires technical depth, operational rigor, and direct customer engagement.

Your role in our team

• You will lead execution-based engineering for large-scale system integration projects, acting as the primary technical point of contact for customers and internal teams
• You will translate requirements into actionable engineering plans, coordinating mechanical design, equipment specifications, and on-site implementation
• You will work across disciplines (Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, Software) to align deliverables, troubleshoot issues, and drive schedule adherence
• You will manage engineering execution from kick-off through commissioning, including site support, FAT/SAT participation, and resolution of field issues
• You will oversee internal and external engineering resources, including offshore teams or outsourced partners, on a per-project basis
• You will apply practical understanding of conveyor, singulation, sortation, and other material handling technologies to ensure seamless system performance
• You will collaborate with Sales, Product, and Manufacturing to validate feasibility, cost, and scope alignment during project planning
• You will travel up 30% to support customer integration projects

Your profile

• You have obtained a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field
• You have gained a minimum of five (5) years of experience in system-level engineering, ideally in material handling, automation, or capital equipment environments
• You have experience with 3D CAD tools such as Inventor, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks, and are familiar with developing full technical data packages (drawings, BOMs, manuals)
• You can balance design intent with execution realities, managing scope, cost, and resource constraints
• You have a collaborative, hands-on mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments where outcomes matter
• You have a strong track record in project execution—owning technical delivery from engineering through on-site installation
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required by business needs
• Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all required travel documentation, including a valid passport where international travel is necessary
• Must be able to lawfully enter and exit the United States and other countries required for business travel
• Must not have any legal or regulatory restrictions that would prevent the issuance, renewal, or use of required travel documents, or otherwise limit the ability to fulfill the travel requirements of the role

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
• 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, and educational and employee assistance programs

Your working environment at Körber

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 is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule for individuals located within 50 miles of our Sandy Springs, Georgia, or Irving, Texas, 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.