Systems Architect

Körber Supply Chain Group; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Educational and employee assistance

Job summary

Körber is seeking a Systems Architect I to lead architecture and design of complex material handling systems in Irving, TX. You will translate client requirements, contractual obligations, and business needs into integrated solutions across disciplines.

In this role you will guide concept designs, perform material flow analyses, and ensure feasible, cost-aware outcomes. You will collaborate across engineering, controls, software, and operations, steering bids to firm execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert knowledge of customer specifications, industry standards, and material handling system requirements.
• Proficiency in automation layout and design using AutoCAD (2D) and Navisworks; 3D CAD modeling and drafting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to extend Körber products or develop new capabilities to meet customer requirements and support business growth.
• Provide technical guidance and design recommendations to Applications Engineers through the sales process.
• Interpret customer specifications, standards, and contractual requirements to ensure proposed solutions meet obligations.
• Lead concept designs, process diagrams, and material flow calculations to establish Basis of Design (BOD).
• Lead technical discussions and design reviews across engineering, controls, software, operations, and execution teams.
• Define technical scope, equipment selections, and cost drivers to support solution pricing.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

Navisworks

3D CAD

Technical documentation

Throughput modeling

Excel models

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Navisworks

AutoCAD 2D

Job description

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The Systems Architect I leads the architecture and technical design of complex material handling systems with broad impact across projects, disciplines, and functional areas. The role serves as a subject matter expert, translating client requirements, contractual commitments, operational objectives, and business needs into integrated system solutions.

This role sits with Bid team and owns the technical solutions from concept through handoff to execution.

Your role in our team

• You will identify opportunities to extend existing Körber products or develop new capabilities to meet customer requirements and support business growth. Lead the development of complex material handling solutions aligned with customer needs, operational requirements, and business objectives
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and design recommendations to Applications Engineers throughout the sales process, including concept development, technical feasibility assessments, and evaluation of design assumptions and constraints
• Interpret customer specifications, standards, and contractual requirements, including scope, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, clarifications, technical commitments, and acceptance criteria. Ensure proposed solutions meet applicable requirements and contractual obligations
• Lead the development of concept designs, process diagrams, and material flow diagrams. Perform and present material flow calculations using internal tools to establish the Basis of Design (BOD), including system capacity, throughput, operating assumptions, equipment selections, and process requirements
• You will lead technical discussions and design reviews with customers and internal stakeholders across engineering, controls, software, operations, project management, contracts, and execution. Ensure all disciplines are integrated into a cohesive solution and resolve technical gaps, risks, dependencies, and design conflicts
• Define technical scope, equipment selections, assumptions, constraints, and cost drivers supporting solution pricing. Collaborate with execution teams during the bid phase to validate technical feasibility, schedule alignment, and the transition from conceptual design to firm engineering
• Collaborate with customers to establish weighted solution selection criteria that optimize outcomes for end users and Körber. Communicate technical decisions, design assumptions, and solution requirements to maintain stakeholder alignment
• Maintain alignment between the proposed solution, approved requirements, and contractual commitments through execution handoff. Assess design changes for impacts on system performance, operations, cost, schedule, and acceptance criteria. Develop system requirements and functional specifications with design teams to support engineering and operations handoff

Your profile

• You have a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience. Professional certification may be required in certain areas
• Expert knowledge of customer specifications, industry standards, and material handling system requirements, including automation controls and cross-disciplinary engineering concepts
• Proficiency in automation layout and design using AutoCAD (2D) and/or Navisworks, with working knowledge of 3D CAD modeling and drafting
• Ability to develop accurate technical documentation, including system concepts, process and material flow diagrams, descriptions of operation, design requirements, and functional specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in throughput modeling and capacity analysis using Excel-based models; simulation experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate design activities across engineering, operations, controls, and execution teams
• Ability to present technical solutions and trade-offs to customers and senior stakeholders, manage tight bid deadlines, and independently deliver high-quality work that meets or exceeds customer expectations
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, as required by business needs. Must possess or maintain required travel documentation, including a valid passport when necessary, and be legally eligible to enter and exit the United States and other countries required for business travel without restrictions that would prevent fulfilling travel obligations

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 full‑time, exempt role offers a remote or hybrid work setting.

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 up to six percent
• You are provided with several company‑paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long‑term disability and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

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.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruiting experience, please contact us via [e-mail]. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at‑will employment status. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it's worth taking a look!

We are committed to providing an accessible working environment. Applications from people with a recognized disability under German law, including people with severe disabilities or equivalent status, are expressly welcome. We would appreciate it if you could voluntarily indicate this directly in your CV or cover letter so that we can support you as effectively as possible throughout the process. You can find out more about the work of our representative body for people with severe disabilities here. They are happy to answer any confidential questions you may have in advance.

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Nichole Schally is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e‑mail or telephone.