Job Description

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!

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The Electrical Engineer II supports the execution of standard engineering tasks, including material specification, schematic development, and documentation. This role assists with the design, testing, and modification of electrical systems under the direction of senior engineers. Responsibilities include preparing technical documentation, clarifying specifications, and ensuring alignment with performance requirements. The position requires collaboration with internal teams and clear communication of technical details. The Electrical Engineer II is expected to work with increasing independence and seek support when addressing complex or unfamiliar tasks.

Your role in our team

• You will design, implement, and support electrical systems and products for material handling applications
• You will develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, cable routing diagrams, and perform basic calculations for power requirements, circuit protection, and load distribution
• You will specify and select electrical components such as sensors, motors, drives, and safety devices, ensuring compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC, IEC)
• You will collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers to integrate electrical designs into complete automation systems, applying knowledge of conveyor, singulation, sortation, and related technologies to support system performance
• You will participate in system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting during build and installation phases, providing on-site or remote support under the guidance of senior engineers
• You will prepare and maintain technical documentation, including BOMs, wiring diagrams, system specifications, and organized records of revisions and change documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• You will coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to manage component sourcing, lead times, and resolve technical inquiries.
• You will travel up to 10% for site condition assessments and progress evaluations

Your profile

• You have obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• You have gained 2-5 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in material handling or automation projects
• Proficiency in developing electrical schematics and layouts using AutoCAD or similar tools, with experience designing electrical systems based on mechanical data (e.g., equipment layout, motor horsepower, system throughput)
• Expertise in conveyor motor control panel design and familiarity with applicable electrical standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC, IEC)
• Experience working with PLCs and industrial network protocols (e.g., Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus), and the ability to collaborate effectively with controls engineers to understand system control requirements
• Demonstrated experience supporting cross-disciplinary project teams and end users, with participation in system design reviews or project meetings
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet project deadlines
• You are detail-oriented with strong organizational, documentation, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills in an engineering environment, along with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities for effective collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders

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 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.

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 [email protected]. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies 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.

Apply now and join our team!

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We 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.

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.