Senior Project Engineer

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Körber is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead customer-facing system integration projects from concept to commissioning. You will drive execution for complex material handling systems, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with strong customer engagement.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and at least five years in system-level engineering, with CAD proficiency and hands-on project delivery experience. Hybrid work is offered near Irving, TX, with travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of system-level engineering experience in material handling, automation, or capital equipment.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and creating full technical data packages.
• Ability to manage scope, cost, and resources across projects.
• Collaborative, hands-on mindset in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution-based engineering for large-scale system integration projects.
• Translate requirements into actionable engineering plans across mechanical, controls, electrical, and software.
• Coordinate across disciplines to align deliverables and drive schedule.
• Manage engineering execution from kick-off through commissioning, including site support and FAT/SAT.
• Oversee internal and external engineering resources, including offshore teams or partners.
• Apply understanding of conveyor, singulation, sortation, and material handling technologies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Manufacturing to validate feasibility, cost, and scope.
• Travel up to 30% to support projects.

Skills

Project leadership

System integration

3D CAD

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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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
• Youwill 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

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.

• 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

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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.

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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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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.

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