Mechanical Applications Engineer (Remote work, US)

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 in deploying their skills to reach their full potential. Together, we aim to be the first to do the right thing at the right time.

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The Applications Engineer will work alongside other bid team members to design, price, and propose opportuntites to our customers. This role will be responsible for among other things, concepting and manifests required to bid integration and products.

Your role in our team

• You will support the full bid development process from RFP receipt through proposal submission, including vendor RFQs and writing technical Statements of Work
• You will lead material handling system design efforts using client data and requirements to solve operational challenges, improve efficiency, and support end-user needs
• You will demonstrate subject matter expertise in material handling equipment, system technologies, and operational processes to ensure optimal solution selection
• You will provide technical leadership during the sales phase, presenting Körber’s capabilities and building client trust through industry-leading solutions
• You will create and document the Basis of Design and Description of Operations, ensuring mechanical designs align with electrical control capabilities
• You will collaborate with clients to develop weighted Selection Criteria Matrices that drive optimal solutions for both end users and Körber
• You will support projects ranging from $100K to $250M by participating in internal and external meetings and providing mechanical input for simulation and emulation testing
• You will transition awarded projects to execution teams by working closely with operations to ensure a successful handoff and project delivery

Your profile

• You are familiar with our core customer’s specifications and have strong ability to document technical decisions with illustrations and clear verbal explanations
• You are proficient in automation layout and design with AutoCAD 2D and Navisworks
• You have a working knowledge of 3D CAD modeling and drafting
• You have a basic understanding of automation controls and an interest in cross-discipline responsibilities
• You always strive for high quality output to exceed your customers’ expectations
• You are able to travel - 25%

Education and Experience Qualifications

• At least three years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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.

This full-time, exempt position offers a remote work schedule. 

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. 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. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it's worth taking a look!

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to [email protected]. Judith Lascano 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.