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 for being the first to do the right thing at the right time. Join the home for entrepreneurs!

The Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering will oversee the team responsible for designing and delivering electrical systems for warehouse automation projects. This role focuses on managing detailed electrical design, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and system power distribution, while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure reliable, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in electrical engineering and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through execution, commissioning, and customer acceptance.

Your role in our team

• You will lead electrical engineering execution from final design handoff through commissioning and customer acceptance.
• You will oversee creation and quality of electrical design deliverables, including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs.
• You will coordinate cross-functional alignment with controls, mechanical, project management, and field services teams.
• You will manage third-party vendors and engineering partners to ensure adherence to quality, schedule, and specifications.
• You will apply and enforce electrical design standards, documentation practices, and validation procedures.
• You will identify and mitigate technical risks related to safety, compliance, and design performance.
• You will develop and manage electrical engineering schedules in alignment with project milestones.
• You will support resource planning by assessing team capacity, skill gaps, and future workload.
• You will act as technical escalation point during commissioning and early life support for complex electrical issues.
• You will mentor, develop, and provide leadership to the electrical engineering team while driving continuous improvement.

Your profile

• You’ve earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or Industrial 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 electrical engineering leadership or technical project management roles.
• You have Experience supervising cross-functional engineering teams and coordinating with external vendors or design partners.
• You are familiar with electrical design tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, etc.) and engineering documentation platforms.
• You have working knowledge of safety, compliance, and industry standards (UL, CE, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, etc.).
• You are willing and able to travel up to 30%.

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. 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.

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 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]. Amy Cooke 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.