Systems Architect

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The System Architect role provides technical expertise and technology leadership during sales concept development and project concept design phases in the freight & parcel and postal material handling industries. This role collaborates with the Sales organization to understand customer operation and process challenges to develop industry leading system solutions within the material handling industry. This role also collaborates within the Execution organization ensuring concept designs align with system functionality requirements and support concept transformation into detail design solutions.

Your role in our team

• Demonstrate a strong expertise in material handling system design, equipment technology, and operational process within a multi-discipline rapid development team to extend capabilities of existing Körber products and develop new capabilities to position Körber for maximum growth.
• Head up client’s request for the material handling system(s) using their data or working through their requirements to create system solutions solving client issues, enhancing processing efficiency and supporting end user requirements.
• Provide technical expertise during sales phase showcasing Körber’s capability to develop industry leading solutions and build trust with clients.
• Support multiple client projects with a range of $1M - $250M.
• Conduct internal and external meetings with clients as required.
• Create / Utilize / Explain, Material Flow Calculator that develops the Basis of Design (BOD).
• Act as the subject matter expert on various types of material handling equipment in the market to ensure the best possible solution.
• Work with clients to create weighted Selection Criteria Matrix, driving optimal solution selections for end users and Körber.
• Create Concepts and Process and Material Flow Diagrams.
• Ensure mechanical system designs align with electrical control capabilities supporting solution requirements.
• Support the development of the description for operation documentation.
• Provide mechanical support for system and product simulation and emulation testing.
• Work with bid factory on pricing.
• Collaborate with design team to develop system requirement and functional specification documents for handoff to engineering and operations teams.
• Work with operations to ensure Commissioning / Testing plans are in accordance with the “As-Sold” concept and system acceptance criteria.

Your Profile

• Proficiency in automation layout and design with AutoCAD 2D or Navisworks.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD modeling and drafting.
• Understanding of automation controls and an interest in cross-discipline responsibilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to document technical decisions with illustrations and clear verbal explanations.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proven ability of high-quality output to exceed customers’ expectations.
• Ability to travel - 25%
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification may be required in some areas.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of knowledge and responsibilities.

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

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

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] . 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.