Controls Engineer II

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About the role

The Controls Engineer II is responsible for developing control system designs, deploying and commissioning PLC code, and creating graphical user interfaces for material handling systems. This role will test code functionality prior to deployment, troubleshoot on-site, and collaborate with Electrical Engineering to design and implement control network architecture. The Controls Engineer II will also define electrical device requirements, support cost and effort estimates, review customer standards, and develop recommendations to improve productivity and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy control systems, including programming and commissioning PLC code, developing graphical user interfaces, and validating or emulating code functionality before deployment and on-site testing
• Troubleshoot PLC code and electrical system functionality during on-site commissioning, supporting equipment and system testing to ensure timely project completion
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering resources to define electrical device requirements, support control network architecture design, and review complex customer standards, specifications, and documentation to determine system requirements
• Contribute to cost and resource estimates for complex module development and commissioning activities, while monitoring system design cost alignment with equipment and engineering service project budgets
• Execute software quality processes through module, subsystem, and system-level test procedures
• Develop recommendations that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field with five (5) years of work experience in the material handling or a related industry, or 3 years of relevant work experience with a Master's degree
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming (including GuardLogix) and Siemens TIA Portal programming (including Starter)
• Experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics and a solid understanding of HMI programming
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with project management, engineering teams, installation crews, and external partners
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Understanding and support of project financial tracking and schedule management while maintaining high service standards
• Ability to travel up to 40% annually, including short-term assignments with 10/4 rotations as project needs require
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position)

About Körber

Körber is shaping the future of end-to-end supply chain automation across Europe, North America, and Asia with our cutting-edge material handling solutions and system integration expertise. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic Automation team based in Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule in our Atlanta, Georgia, Irving, Texas, or Charlotte, NC office. Employees are expected to work three days per week in the office.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance
• Paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays, including a week-long winter holiday closure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
• Company-paid benefits including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans
• Educational and employee assistance programs