Specialist Controls Engineer Specialist Controls Engineer

Körber Group • Pine Grove Township, OR

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist Controls Engineer serves as a senior technical resource responsible for defining control system architecture, leading complex automation programs, and driving standardization across multiple material handling projects. This role combines technical strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and organizational impact. The Specialist Controls Engineer provides technical oversight and mentorship, ensuring scalable, high-quality control system solutions that meet customer, operational, and financial objectives.

Requirements

• You have obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, mechatronics, or a related technical field, and 10 years of experience in controls engineering within material handling, automation, or related industry
• You have advanced proficiency with Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix, GuardLogix, Studio 5000) and Siemens platforms (TIA Portal, S7)
• You have advanced knowledge of industrial networks, including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and safety networks
• You have strong experience in control system architecture, integration, and large-scale material handling systems, including sortation, conveyors, AS/RS, and robotics
• You have strong experience with HMI/SCADA development, system visualization, and software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing, and quality assurance processes
• You are knowledgeable of electrical design principles, device selection, and control panel integration
• You have proven ability to lead technical direction and manage project scope, schedules, and budgets across multiple concurrent projects or programs
• You have strong technical decision-making and stakeholder influence skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• You can manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and travel domestically up to 60% to support commissioning, customer meetings, and critical project phases
• 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

• Your master’s degree in a related engineering discipline is preferred, and may be considered in place of up to two years of experience
• Your professional certifications, such as Certified Automation Professional (CAP) or TUV Functional Safety Engineer is preferred

Responsibilities

• You will define and maintain control system architecture, standards, and best practices, including development of reusable code libraries, templates, and modular design approaches
• You will lead the design, development, deployment, and commissioning of complex PLC and HMI systems for material handling applications
• You will provide technical oversight and lead design reviews for large-scale and high-risk projects, ensuring robust system integration across controls, interfaces, and third-party equipment
• You will lead controls engineering scope across multiple concurrent projects or programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery, including risk identification and mitigation
• You will support ROM estimates, proposals, and technical solution development, including resource planning and workload allocation
• You will oversee system validation, integration testing, and site acceptance testing (SAT), ensuring adherence to quality, testing, and documentation standards
• You will drive improvements in engineering and commissioning efficiency, including troubleshooting escalation support and optimization of startup and field execution performance
• You will collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders, while mentoring and developing junior engineers through coaching and training initiatives

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees