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Your role in our team

The Controls Engineer I develops control system designs, programs and commissions PLC code, and creates graphical user interfaces for material handling systems. This role tests code functionality, troubleshoots on-site electrical equipment, and collaborates with Electrical Engineering on control network architecture. The Controls Engineer I also defines electrical device requirements, supports project estimates, and recommends productivity and cost improvements.

• You will design and develop control systems for material handling automation projects
• You will develop, deploy, and commission Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) code
• You will develop graphical user interfaces (HMIs) 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 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 travel to customer sites and project locations up to 70% of the time, including short-duration assignments and multiple 10/4 rotations as required by project needs

Your profile

• You will have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field required
• You have gained 1-3 years of work experience in the material handling industry or a similar industry required
• You have experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming, including GuardLogix; Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming, and Starter
• You have experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture
• You have experience interpreting electrical schematic drawings and understanding HMI programming
• You can read and interpret electrical schematic drawings and technical specifications
• You have basic troubleshooting skills for PLC and electrical equipment

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 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.

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.

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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 [email protected]. 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 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. 

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If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to [email protected]. Alyssa Cuevas is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.