Senior Project Engineer – Global Material Handling Lead (Hybrid)

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

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.