Senior Project Engineer - Systems & Field Delivery

Körber Supply Chain; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment with work‑lI

Medical, dental, and vision insurance;

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Job summary

Körber is hiring a senior engineering professional to lead execution-based system integration projects in the United States. You will coordinate mechanical design, controls, electrical, and software efforts to deliver complex automation solutions on-site and remotely.

You will manage scope, cost, and resources while traveling up to 30% to support customer implementations and ensure on-time delivery.

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 packs (drawings, BOMs, manuals).
• Ability to manage scope, cost, and resources in fast-paced projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; valid passport or ability to obtain travel documents.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Körber is hiring a senior engineering professional to lead execution-based system integration projects in the United States. You will coordinate mechanical design, controls, electrical, and software efforts to deliver complex automation solutions on-site and remotely.

You will manage scope, cost, and resources while traveling up to 30% to support customer implementations and ensure on-time delivery.