Senior Manager, Controls Engineering

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We are seeking a results-driven Senior Manager of Controls Engineering to oversee the team responsible for executing controls design, development, and implementation for warehouse automation projects. This role focuses on managing PLC, HMI, and system integration deliverables, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure on-time, high-quality solutions that meet customer and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in controls engineering and a proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams through the full project lifecycle.

 

Your role in our team

• You will lead controls engineering execution through final design, commissioning, and customer handoff.
• You will oversee development of PLC programs, HMI interfaces, control panel layouts, and network architectures.
• You will coordinate with project management, mechanical, electrical, and field service teams to ensure technical alignment.
• You will manage third-party vendors and partners to meet quality, timeline, and specification requirements.
• Youwill enforce design standards, documentation protocols, and system validation processes.
• You will identify and mitigate technical risks across software, hardware, and system integration.
• You will evelop and maintain engineering schedules in alignment with project milestones.
• You will support resource planning by assessing team capacity and skill needs.
• You will act as the primary escalation point for complex integration issues during commissioning and startup.
• You will mentor and develop the controls engineering team while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Your profile

• You have a bachelor’s degree in electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
• You have 5–7+ years of experience in warehouse automation, material handling, or capital equipment industries.
• You have 3–5+ years in controls engineering leadership or technical project management roles.
• You are experienced supervising cross-functional engineering teams and coordinating with external integrators or vendors.
• You have familiarity with control system design tools, programming environments (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.), and engineering documentation platforms.
• You are experienced leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing external design, build partners including 3rd party and/or offshore resources.
• You have working knowledge of safety, compliance, and industry standards (UL, CE, NEC, NFPA, etc.).
• You are willing and able to travel up to 30%. 

 

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.

 

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 up to six percent
• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

 

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.

 

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