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The Product Engineer II independently designs and documents mechanical parcel product equipment, managing moderate-complexity projects from concept through production release. This role applies engineering judgment to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability across new and existing product lines.

Your role in our team

• You will independently design material handling equipment such as conveyors, bulk feed systems, sortation solutions, and fulfillment machinery while managing moderate-complexity tasks within assigned project scopes and ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, safety codes, and regulatory requirements
• You will interpret and refine concept-level product requirements into detailed mechanical designs and complete fabrication and assembly documentation, incorporating appropriate material handling technologies based on performance, cost, and operational needs
• You will collaborate with electrical and controls engineering teams to align automation subsystems and coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support material selection, manufacturability, cost targets, and procurement activities
• You will develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation packages, including detailed drawings, bills of material, manuals, integration guides, and engineering change documentation, such as Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), with proper revision control
• You will investigate and resolve product design issues through root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and support prototyping, lab testing, and equipment validation activities using test data to drive design refinements
• You will lead or facilitate peer design reviews to ensure technical, cost, and quality objectives are met while driving continuous improvement initiatives across design processes, documentation standards, and component reuse strategies
• You will provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior engineers on design methods, tools, and engineering standards

Your profile

• You have obtained a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minimum of four (4) years of applicable experience
• You have advanced-level experience in 3D CAD tools such as NX, AutoCAD, Inventor, Pro-E, Solid Works, etc. Preferred: NX
• You can travel up to 10%
• Your experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools such as Teamcenter is preferred
• You have demonstrated proficiency in mechanical product design with hands-on experience developing material handling equipment or comparable mechanical systems, applying engineering principles, evaluating design alternatives, and independently delivering moderate-complexity designs that balance cost, performance, and manufacturability
• You have a strong working knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems with the ability to apply this knowledge to design decisions, evaluate trade-offs, and support successful product or equipment deployments
• You have a strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently troubleshoot design challenges, perform root-cause investigations, recommend practical engineering solutions, and interpret test data to drive design improvements
• You have hands-on experience with prototyping, lab testing, and equipment validation, supporting build and test activities with minimal supervision and contributing feedback for continuous product refinement
• You have a strong collaboration and communication skills with an entrepreneurial spirit, including the ability to clearly present design rationale and technical trade-offs to cross-functional 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 position offers a hybrid work schedule with three days in-office.

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 jobs@koerber.com. 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.

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If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to jobs@koerber.com. 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.