Pioneer your career! Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate, and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. Together, we aim to be the first to do the right thing at the right time.

Join the home for entrepreneurs! The Senior Project Engineer serves as the engineering lead on customer-facing system integration projects, owning execution from concept through commissioning. This role ensures the 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 can travel 30% 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)

Ability to 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

Strong track record in project execution—owning technical delivery from engineering through on-site installation 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 annual base pay range for this role is estimated to be $115,000 - $140,000 at the time of posting 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 role offers a hybrid work setting for employees located in the Dallas, TX area. For those not in the area, the position will be fully remote. Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you! 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. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone. 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. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.; this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.