Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Körber AG

• $95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field
  • Minimum of five years' experience in system-level engineering, preferably in material handling or automation
  • Proficient in 3D CAD tools like Inventor, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks
  • Ability to manage scope, cost, and resource constraints while balancing design intent
  • Strong project execution skills with experience owning technical delivery and on-site installation
  • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering execution for large-scale system integration projects as the primary technical contact
  • Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering plans, coordinating across teams
  • Align deliverables across Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, and Software disciplines, troubleshooting issues as they arise
  • Manage all aspects of engineering execution from project kick-off through site commissioning
  • Oversee both internal and external engineering resources, including offshore partners, on a project basis
  • Apply expertise in material handling technologies to ensure system performance
  • Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Manufacturing teams on project feasibility and cost alignment
  • Travel up to 30% to support customer integration projects

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance with 22+ days off and parental leave
  • Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA or HSA options
  • 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent
  • Company-paid benefits including short and long-term disability, life insurance, and educational assistance programs
Full Job Description
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.

Your role in our team
  • You will lead execution-based engineering for large-scale system integration projects, acting as the primary technical point of contact for customers and internal teams
  • You will translate requirements into actionable engineering plans, coordinating mechanical design, equipment specifications, and on-site implementation
  • You will work across disciplines (Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, Software) to align deliverables, troubleshoot issues, and drive schedule adherence
  • You will manage engineering execution from kick-off through commissioning, including site support, FAT/SAT participation, and resolution of field issues
  • You will oversee internal and external engineering resources, including offshore teams or outsourced partners, on a per-project basis
  • You will apply practical understanding of conveyor, singulation, sortation, and other material handling technologies to ensure seamless system performance
  • You will collaborate with Sales, Product, and Manufacturing to validate feasibility, cost, and scope alignment during project planning
  • 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 technical field
  • You have gained a minimum of five (5) years of experience in system-level engineering, ideally in material handling, automation, or capital equipment environments
  • You have experience with 3D CAD tools such as Inventor, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks, and are familiar with developing full technical data packages (drawings, BOMs, manuals)
  • You can balance design intent with execution realities, managing scope, cost, and resource constraints
  • You have a collaborative, hands-on mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments where outcomes matter
  • You have a strong track record in project execution-owning technical delivery from engineering through on-site installation
  • 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 is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule for individuals located within 30 miles of our Atlanta, Georgia, or within 50 miles of ur 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.

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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