Senior Controls Engineer

Overview

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As a Team Lead, the Senior Controls Engineer will guide the team to develop control system designs, deploy and commission PLC code, and create graphical user interfaces for material handling systems. They will collaborate with various internal and external teams to develop recommendations for productivity improvement and cost reduction. This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to drive the success of the control systems projects and the team's overall performance.

Responsibilities

• 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 resources to support control network architecture requirements and design
• You will define electrical device requirements for system control
• 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 can travel up to 60% of the year, working short-duration assignments up to and including multiple 10 / 4 rotations, depending on the project requirements
• You have obtained a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
• 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 and 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 setting staffing schedules and adhering to project timelines and budgets
• You have experience with Industrial machine control development and troubleshooting, preferred
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven interpersonal and customer service skills
• You have proven supervisory and leadership skills
• You can function well in a fast-paced environment and deliver results to meet timelines

Location, Schedule & Travel

This full-time, exempt position offers a hybrid work schedule—three days in-office—for candidates based in the preferred location of Dallas–Fort Worth, TX. Candidates in all other locations will work remotely.

You can travel up to 60% of the year, with short-duration assignments as required by projects.

Benefits

Qualifications & Eligibility

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.

Company & Equal Opportunity

Korber is pioneering cutting-edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America, and Asia. This role is with our Parcel Logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to legally protected characteristics or any other consideration unlawful by applicable law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, if you may require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via jobs@koerber.com.

Job Details

Applications must be submitted via our career site. We do not sponsor visas for this position. Please note salary information is a general guideline and varies by factors such as scope, location, and market conditions.

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