Senior Electrical Engineer (Irving, TX, US) presso Körber Global Technology Solutions

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The Senior Electrical Engineer leads electrical design and integration activities for parcel automation systems. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing electrical systems that support high-throughput parcel handling operations. Work includes the development of motor control panels, device layouts, electrical schematics, and compliance with applicable code requirements. The role supports project engineering efforts across system installation, testing, and commissioning phases.

Your role in our team

• You will determine electrical integration requirements for technologies included in overall system designs
• You will define system power requirements, design circuit protection, and permit drawing packages.
• You will develop electrical device layouts, motor control panel designs, electrical panel and field device schematics, and electrical equipment bill of material lists to support control and system functionality
• You will design control network architecture layouts
• You will apply knowledge of electrical design codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, UL, OSHA) to ensure system design compliance
• You will develop RFQ packages for electrical installation, detailing the scope of work, system quantities, and equipment requirements
• You will create electrical equipment purchase requisitions
• You will lead electrical design discussions during system design review meetings
• You will provide electrical design status updates for internal and external project stakeholders
• You will travel up to 10% for site evaluations and project assessments

Your profile

• You have gained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field
• You have gained a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the warehouse and distribution industry, with a focus on electrical systems
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities to engage confidently with customers and internal teams, and the capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while meeting project deadlines
• You have proven experience designing electrical system layouts, including power distribution, conveyor motor control panels, and schematics using AutoCAD or similar tools, based on mechanical system data such as equipment layout, motor horsepower, and throughput requirements
• You have direct experience with industrial control systems and communication protocols such as Ethernet, ProfiNet, and Profibus
• You collaborate effectively with controls engineering, project management, and installation teams to support overall system functionality throughout the project lifecycle
• You demonstrate ability to lead and contribute to design review meetings, communicate engineering decisions, and resolve technical issues in the field

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, and 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 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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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.