Senior Project Engineer

About the role

The Senior Project Engineer serves as the engineering lead on customer-facing system integration projects, owning execution from concept through commissioning. This role ensures delivery of complex material handling systems on time, on budget, and to scope. It is central to Körber’s mission to scale its integration business and requires technical depth, operational rigor, and direct customer engagement.

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

Requirements

• Obtained a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in system-level engineering, ideally in material handling, automation, or capital equipment environments
• Experience with 3D CAD tools such as Inventor, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks, and familiarity with developing full technical data packages (drawings, BOMs, manuals)
• Ability to balance design intent with execution realities, managing scope, cost, and resource constraints
• A collaborative, hands-on mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments where outcomes matter
• A strong track record in project execution—owning technical delivery from engineering through on-site installation

Qualifications

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required by business needs
• Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all required travel documentation, including a valid passport where international travel is necessary
• Must be able to lawfully enter and exit the United States and other countries required for business travel
• Must not have any legal or regulatory restrictions that would prevent the issuance, renewal, or use of required travel documents, or otherwise limit the ability to fulfill the travel requirements of the role

Skills

• Practical understanding of conveyor, singulation, sortation, and other material handling technologies
• Collaborative, hands-on mindset
• Project management skills
• Technical writing and communication skills
• Customer service and relationship management skills

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, and educational and employee assistance programs

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule for individuals located within 50 miles of our Sandy Springs, Georgia, or Irving, Texas, offices. Employees in these locations are expected to work three days per week in the office. Individuals located outside of these areas will work remotely.

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.

Disclaimer

The duties listed above are intended only as a 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.