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.

Your role in our team

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

Your profile

• You have obtained a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• You have gained 2-5 years of mechanical design experience in automation, capital equipment, or material handling
• You have proven ability to deliver mechanical designs that integrate into complex systems on time and to scope
• You are proficient in 3D CAD modeling and mechanical documentation (e.g., Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• You are comfortable working on-site to validate and integrate designs in live system environments
• You know materials, fabrication methods, and GD&T
• You can independently execute mechanical design tasks within multi-disciplinary projects
• You have strong communication skills for cross-functional and customer-facing collaboration
• 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

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Your benefits

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays

• You will have 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

• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

Your working environment at 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. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic Parcel Logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA.

This full-time, exempt position offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office.

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

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