Project Engineer II

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About the role

The Project Engineer II (Mechanical) is responsible for owning and executing mechanical design work packages for automation and material handling system integration projects. This includes the design and release of mechanical assemblies, layouts, and documentation that align with system requirements, manufacturability, and customer specifications. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and suppliers, on-site validation, and contributing to successful project delivery. This position may also provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and release of mechanical assemblies, layouts, and BOMs within larger system projects
• Ensure mechanical designs align with system-level requirements, manufacturability, and cost targets
• Perform calculations, tolerance analysis, and design reviews to guarantee reliability of equipment
• Collaborate with controls, electrical, and software teams to align system integration
• Support FAT, SAT, and commissioning through hands-on troubleshooting and validation
• Interface with suppliers, offshore teams, and manufacturing to ensure designs are built and installed successfully
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and feedback on future system designs
• Travel up to 30% to support customer integration projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 2–5 years of mechanical design experience in automation, capital equipment, or material handling
• Proven ability to deliver mechanical designs that integrate into complex systems on time and to scope
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and mechanical documentation (e.g., Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Comfortable working on-site to validate and integrate designs in live system environments
• Knowledge of materials, fabrication methods, and GD&T
• Ability to independently execute mechanical design tasks within multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional and customer-facing collaboration
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (employer will not sponsor work visas for this position)

Benefits

• Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance
• Paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
• 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

Schedule

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

About 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. The Parcel Logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA, sets new industry standards and champions customer-centric services and solutions.