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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!\nThe 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.\nYour role in our team\nYou will develop control system designs, develop, deploy, & commission Programmable Logic Controller code, and develop graphical user interfaces for material handling systems\nYou will test and emulate code functionality before on-site deployment and testing\nYou will troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment functionality on-site during commissioning and testing activities\nYou will collaborate with Electrical Engineering and other Engineering disciplines to support control network architecture requirements, design development, and execution\nYou will support the Project Manager in controlling the scope, schedule, and budget. Additionally, assist with identifying potential changes and mitigating controls related risks\nYou will define electrical device requirements for system control\nYou will develop documentation outlining system control functionality and operation\nYou will support estimates for complex module development and system commissioning requirements\nYou will perform reviews of complex customer standards, specifications, and other documentation to determine system requirements\nYou will develop recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improvement in customer satisfaction\nYou will complete the software quality process through the execution of complex module, subsystem, and system test procedures\n\nYou will mentor other controls engineers technically and professionally\nYour profile\nYou have obtained a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field (required)\nYou 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\nYou have experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming, including GuardLogix; Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming, including Starter\nYou have experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture.\nYou have experience interpreting electrical schematic drawings and understanding HMI programming.\nYou have proven experience leading teams of controls engineers in large, complex material handling projects \nYou have experience in adhering to project timelines and budgets, with a background in industrial machine control development and troubleshooting\nYou have strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills, with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and consistently deliver results on time\nYou can travel up to 40% of the year, working short-duration assignments up to and including multiple 10/4 rotations, depending on the project requirements\nEligible 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.\nYour benefits\nYou 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\n\nYou 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\n\nYou are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, educational, and employee assistance programs\n\nYour working environment at Körber\nKörber 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.\nThis is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule for individuals located within Atlanta, Georgia, Irving, Texas, or our Charlotte, NC 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.\nCan you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!\nEqual opportunity employer\nWe 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.\nPrior 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 consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.\nDisclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as 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 scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.\nApply now and join our team!\nReady for your next step? Click on ‘Apply now ’ to get started right away! As long as the position is advertised, you can apply at any time.\nWe value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status.\nIf you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail . Alyssa Cuevas is the responsible person for this job advertisement. 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