Senior Controls Engineer

Körber Group

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field required.
  • 7 years of experience in the material handling or similar industry; a master's degree may substitute for some experience.
  • Proficiency in Rockwell Automation and Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming.
  • Experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture essential.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and understand HMI programming required.
  • Proven leadership in managing controls engineering teams for complex projects.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills, with experience delivering results under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop control system designs and commission PLC code for material handling systems.
  • Test and emulate PLC code functionality prior to on-site deployment.
  • Troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment during commissioning activities.
  • Collaborate with Electrical Engineering to support control network requirements and design execution.
  • Assist Project Manager in managing project scope, schedule, budget, and identifying risks.
  • Define electrical device requirements for system control implementations.
  • Mentor junior controls engineers technically and professionally.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance with over 22 days of personal time and holidays.
  • Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA or HSA options.
  • Company-paid vision insurance, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 6%.
  • Educational assistance and employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
The Senior Controls Engineer will develop control system designs, deploy and commission PLC code, and create graphical user interfaces for material handling systems. This role will collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineering resources, providing feedback related to design requirements supporting system functionality. This role also defines and leads system commissioning responsibilities during project implementation phases.

Your role in our team
  • You will develop control system designs, develop, deploy, & commission Programmable Logic Controller code, and develop graphical user interfaces for material handling systems
  • You will test and emulate code functionality before on-site deployment and testing
  • You will troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment functionality on-site during commissioning and testing activities
  • You will collaborate with Electrical Engineering and other Engineering disciplines to support control network architecture requirements, design development, and execution
  • You will support the Project Manager in controlling the scope, schedule, and budget. Additionally, assist with identifying potential changes and mitigating controls related risks
  • You will define electrical device requirements for system control
  • You will develop documentation outlining system control functionality and operation
  • You will support estimates for complex module development and system commissioning requirements
  • You will perform reviews of complex customer standards, specifications, and other documentation to determine system requirements
  • You will develop recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improvement in customer satisfaction
  • You will complete the software quality process through the execution of complex module, subsystem, and system test procedures
  • You will mentor other controls engineers technically and professionally


Your profile
  • You have obtained a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field (required)
  • You have gained seven (7) years of work experience in the material handling industry or a similar industry (required); a master's degree may be considered in lieu of experience, in which at least 5 years of work experience is required
  • You have experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming, including GuardLogix; Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming, including Starter
  • You have experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture.
  • You have experience interpreting electrical schematic drawings and understanding HMI programming.
  • You have proven experience leading teams of controls engineers in large, complex material handling projects
  • You have experience in adhering to project timelines and budgets, with a background in industrial machine control development and troubleshooting
  • You have strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills, with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and consistently deliver results on time
  • You can travel up to 70% of the year, working short-duration assignments up to and including multiple 10/4 rotations, depending on the project requirements


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, including a week-long winter holiday closure
  • 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, educational, and employee assistance programs


Your working environment at 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.

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