Systems Architect

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging technology company is seeking a System Architect to provide technical expertise and leadership in designing innovative solutions for the freight and parcel industry. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in automation layout and design and strong analytical skills, alongside a Bachelor's degree in engineering. This role offers paid time off, medical benefits, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Benefits

Paid time off for parental leave

22+ days off for personal time and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in related field.
• Proven ability to document technical decisions clearly.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in material handling system design.
• Head client’s request for material handling system solutions.
• Provide technical expertise during sales phase.

Skills

Automation layout and design

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Technical documentation

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Navisworks

3D CAD modeling

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 to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. Together, we aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time. Join the home for entrepreneurs!

The System Architect role provides technical expertise and technology leadership during sales concept development and project concept design phases in the freight & parcel and postal material handling industries. This role collaborates with the Sales organization to understand customer operation and process challenges to develop industry leading system solutions within the material handling industry. This role also collaborates within the Execution organization ensuring concept designs align with system functionality requirements and support concept transformation into detail design solutions.

Your role in our team

• Demonstrate a strong expertise in material handling system design, equipment technology, and operational process within a multi-discipline rapid development team to extend capabilities of existing Körber products and develop new capabilities to position Körber for maximum growth.
• Head up client’s request for the material handling system(s) using their data or working through their requirements to create system solutions solving client issues, enhancing processing efficiency and supporting end user requirements.
• Provide technical expertise during sales phase showcasing Körber’s capability to develop industry leading solutions and build trust with clients.
• Support multiple client projects with a range of $1M - $250M.
• Conduct internal and external meetings with clients as required.
• Create / Utilize / Explain, Material Flow Calculator that develops the Basis of Design (BOD).
• Act as the subject matter expert on various types of material handling equipment in the market to ensure the best possible solution.
• Work with clients to create weighted Selection Criteria Matrix, driving optimal solution selections for end users and Körber.
• Create Concepts and Process and Material Flow Diagrams.
• Ensure mechanical system designs align with electrical control capabilities supporting solution requirements.
• Support the development of the description for operation documentation.
• Provide mechanical support for system and product simulation and emulation testing.
• Work with bid factory on pricing.
• Collaborate with design team to develop system requirement and functional specification documents for handoff to engineering and operations teams.
• Work with operations to ensure Commissioning / Testing plans are in accordance with the “As-Sold” concept and system acceptance criteria.

Your Profile

• Proficiency in automation layout and design with AutoCAD 2D or Navisworks.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD modeling and drafting.
• Understanding of automation controls and an interest in cross-discipline responsibilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to document technical decisions with illustrations and clear verbal explanations.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proven ability of high-quality output to exceed customers’ expectations.
• Ability to travel - 25%.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification may be required in some areas.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of knowledge and responsibilities.
• We offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays.
• 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.
• Several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs.

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. We welcome applicants to inform us confidentially if they may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.