Mechanical Applications Engineer

Körber Group•Pine Grove Township, PA

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

Ability to understand core customer’s specifications
Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D and Navisworks for layouts, system concepts, and design modifications, modeling and drafting
Experience designing, configuring, and supporting mechanical systems for industrial, automation, conveyor, robotics, or intralogistics applications
Ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and bills of materials
Understanding of system integration, including interfaces between mechanical, electrical, controls, and software components
Familiarity with engineering standards, safety requirements, and industry best practices
Experience working directly with customers, sales teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to support pre‑sales and post‑sales activities
Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Strong collaboration skills when working with sales, project management, manufacturing, and service teams
Results‑oriented mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction and solution quality
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prepare technical documentation, proposals, presentations, and application notes
Comfortable presenting solutions and recommendations to customers and internal leadership
Excellent analytical skills
High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proactive, adaptable, and continuous‑improvement mindset
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required by business needs
Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all required travel documentation, including a valid passport where international travel is necessary
Must be able to lawfully enter and exit the United States and other countries required for business travel
Must not have any legal or regulatory restrictions that would prevent the issuance, renewal, or use of required travel documents, or otherwise limit the ability to fulfill the travel requirements of the role
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred
Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered
Hands‑on experience with industrial systems such as conveyors, automated material handling systems, robotics, or intralogistics solutions strongly preferred
Experience supporting projects across the full lifecycle, from concept development and proposal support through implementation and commissioning
Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment preferred

Responsibilities

Create concepts and manifests within the scope of customer requirements as outlined in their RFP within the timeframe given by our customers
Support bid development process from receipt of RFP to submission of proposal, including aiding the creation of RFQ packages for vendors and writing technical SOW for proposal
Demonstrate a strong expertise in material handling system design, equipment technology, and operational process
Lead design effort based on 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 $100K - $250M
Conduct external meetings with clients as required
Conduct internal meetings with clients as required
Create / Utilize / Explain, Material Flow Calculator that develops the Basis of Design (BOD)
Be a subject matter expert on various types of material handling equipment in the market to ensure the best possible solution
Work with client to create weighted Selection Criteria Matrix driving optimal solution selections for end users and Körber
Create Process Flow Diagrams
Create Material Flow Diagrams
Ensure mechanical system designs align with electrical control capabilities supporting solution requirements
Create Basis of Design
Create Description of Operation
Provide mechanical support for system and product simulation and emulation testing
After award, work with the assigned execution team and operations to successfully hand off the project