Systems Architect I

About the role

The Systems 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 operations 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 detailed design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of material handling system solutions, leveraging deep expertise in equipment technology and operational processes
• Partner with clients to define system requirements, analyze data, and deliver solutions that improve efficiency and meet end-user needs
• Provide technical leadership during the sales phase, presenting solutions and building client confidence in Körber’s capabilities
• Support multiple concurrent projects ranging from $1M to $250M in value
• Facilitate internal and client-facing meetings to align on system concepts, requirements, and project progress
• Develop and utilize material flow calculations and Basis of Design (BOD) to define system performance and throughput
• Serve as a subject matter expert on material handling equipment, ensuring optimal technology selection and system integration
• Create system concepts, process flows, and material flow diagrams to support solution development and decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, bid, and operations teams to develop specifications, pricing, and project handoff documentation
• Support system validation through simulation, emulation, and commissioning, ensuring alignment with “as-sold” solutions and acceptance criteria

Requirements

• You are proficient in automation layout and design with AutoCAD 2D or Navisworks, and know about 3D CAD modeling and drafting
• You can travel 25%
• You understand automation controls with a demonstrated interest in cross-functional collaboration
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• You can clearly document technical decisions using visuals, diagrams, and concise written explanations
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• You have a proven track record of delivering high-quality work that meets or exceeds customer expectations

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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, 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

Pay

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.

Schedule

This full-time, exempt position offers a hybrid work schedule—three days in-office—for candidates based in the preferred location of Dallas–Fort Worth, TX. Candidates in all other locations 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.