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We are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design responsibilities in the warehouse and distribution industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical design and integration of automation technology in warehouse and distribution facilities. Technologies integrated into Körber Supply Chain Automation solutions include palletizing/depalletizing, conveyance, and unit load storage and retrieval systems.

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
• Understand electrical design code regulations (NEC, NFPA, UL, OSHA, etc.) and ensure system design compliance
• You will create an electrical installation request for quote packages detailing the electrical installation scope of work, system equipment quantities, and supply
• You will create electrical equipment purchase requisitions
• You will support system design review meetings, leading discussions specific to electrical design and equipment
• You will provide electrical design status updates for internal and external project stakeholders
• You will travel 10-15% to sites and perform site condition and progress evaluations 

Your profile

• You have obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• You have gained five years of warehouse & distribution industry-related experience required
• You have experience designing electrical system layouts and motor control panels in the warehouse and distribution industry, with specialized expertise in conveyor systems
• You have experience with PLC and network protocols; Ethernet, ProfiNet, Profibus, etc.
• You can develop electrical layouts and schematics in AutoCAD or a similar environment
• You can design electrical layouts using mechanical system design data (equipment layout, motor horsepower, system throughout, etc.)
• You can collaborate with control engineering, project management, multiple engineering disciplines, and site installation teams to understand system control requirements and support overall functionality
• You have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer interface skills, with experience leading project design review meetings, conveying technical confidence to end users, and performing effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines

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 shaping the future of end-to-end supply chain automation across Europe, North America, and Asia with our cutting-edge material handling solutions and system integration expertise. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic Automation team based in Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA.

This full-time, exempt role offers a remote 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, including a week-long winter holiday closure 
• 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

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 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 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.