Systems Architect

Körber Group•Pine Grove Township, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Systems Architect I leads the architecture and technical design of complex material handling systems, with broad impact across projects, disciplines, and functional areas. As a subject matter expert on the Bid team, the role translates client requirements, contractual commitments, operational objectives, and business needs into integrated system solutions, owning technical solutions from concept through handoff to execution. The architect leads development of customer-aligned material handling concepts, provides technical guidance to Applications Engineers, interprets specifications and contractual requirements, and establishes the Basis of Design through concept designs, process diagrams, material flow calculations, equipment selections, and operating assumptions. The role coordinates technical reviews across customers and internal disciplines, supports pricing and feasibility assessments, communicates design decisions and trade-offs, and maintains alignment between proposed solutions and approved requirements through execution handoff. This is a full-time, exempt position based in the parcel logistics team in Irving, Texas. The work setting is remote or hybrid, and domestic and international travel of up to 25% may be required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least seven years of relevant experience.
Professional certification may be required in certain areas.
Expert knowledge of customer specifications, industry standards, and material handling system requirements, including automation controls and cross-disciplinary engineering concepts.
Proficiency in automation layout and design using AutoCAD (2D) and/or Navisworks.
Working knowledge of 3D CAD modeling and drafting.
Ability to develop technical documentation, including system concepts, process and material flow diagrams, descriptions of operation, design requirements, and functional specifications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with throughput modeling and capacity analysis using Excel-based models.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate design activities across engineering, operations, controls, and execution teams.
Ability to present technical solutions and trade-offs to customers and senior stakeholders, manage tight bid deadlines, and independently deliver high-quality work meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% as required by business needs.
Must possess or maintain required travel documentation, including a valid passport when necessary, and be legally eligible to enter and exit the United States and other countries required for business travel without restrictions that prevent fulfilling travel obligations.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Simulation experience.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to extend existing Körber products or develop new capabilities to meet customer requirements and support business growth.
Lead development of complex material handling solutions aligned with customer needs, operational requirements, and business objectives.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and design recommendations to Applications Engineers during the sales process, including concept development, feasibility assessments, and evaluation of design assumptions and constraints.
Interpret customer specifications, industry standards, and contractual requirements, including scope, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, clarifications, technical commitments, and acceptance criteria.
Ensure proposed solutions meet applicable requirements and contractual obligations.
Lead development of concept designs, process diagrams, and material flow diagrams.
Perform and present material flow calculations using internal tools to establish the Basis of Design, including system capacity, throughput, operating assumptions, equipment selections, and process requirements.
Lead technical discussions and design reviews with customers and internal stakeholders across engineering, controls, software, operations, project management, contracts, and execution.
Integrate disciplines into a cohesive solution and resolve technical gaps, risks, dependencies, and design conflicts.
Define technical scope, equipment selections, assumptions, constraints, and cost drivers to support solution pricing.
Collaborate with execution teams during the bid phase to validate technical feasibility, schedule alignment, and transition from conceptual design to firm engineering.
Collaborate with customers to establish weighted solution-selection criteria that optimize outcomes for end users and Körber.
Communicate technical decisions, design assumptions, and solution requirements to maintain stakeholder alignment.
Maintain alignment between the proposed solution, approved requirements, and contractual commitments through execution handoff.
Assess design changes for impacts on system performance, operations, cost, schedule, and acceptance criteria.
Develop system requirements and functional specifications with design teams to support engineering and operations handoff.