Senior Solution Designer (Remote work, US)

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The Senior Solution Engineer is a critical technical consultant within the Automation Sales organization, responsible for developing advanced, data‑driven warehouse automation solutions for prospective and existing customers. This role requires deep knowledge of material handling automation, robotics, AS/RS, AMRs/AGVs, conveyors, sortation, and the software platforms that orchestrate these systems. The Senior Solution Engineer partners closely with Sales, Product, R&D, and Implementation teams to translate complex customer operations into optimized system designs that improve throughput, accuracy, labor efficiency, and ROI.

Your role in our team

• You will lead end-to-end project activities during all phases of Sales Engineering, including customer discovery, solution design, and proposal development
• You will work closely with customers to understand business objectives, operational requirements, and system performance goals through discovery workshops and on-site assessments
• You will analyze customer operational data (in collaboration with internal analysts) to determine system requirements such as storage capacity, throughput, item velocity zoning, and workflow optimization
• You will design and evaluate automated material handling solutions, including robotics, shuttle systems, AS/RS, AMRs/AGVs, palletizing/depalletizing systems, and automated sortation technologies
• You will develop and review system concepts, including material flow diagrams, process flow charts, system layouts, and CAD drawings, ensuring designs meet operational and performance requirements
• You will perform system modeling, simulation, or capacity analysis to validate design assumptions and ensure proposed solutions meet throughput and operational targets
• You will develop integrated system solutions by selecting appropriate technologies, gathering equipment and implementation costs, and ensuring overall solution feasibility
• You will prepare and present proposal packages, including system descriptions, scope of work, pricing, ROI analysis, and business value, and present solutions to customer executive and operational teams

Your profile

• You have obtained a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline
• You have gained a minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• You have strong experience in AutoCAD and familiarity with simulation software
• You can travel domestically and internationally to customer sites for support visits (1-3 trips per month for 1-2 nights per trip)
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet project timelines
• You know material handling systems and technologies, process management and improvement, and system analysis
• You have a strong understanding of distribution center operations, including picking strategies, storage technologies, and order fulfillment processes
• You have background and experience in material handling engineering, industrial automation, supply chain engineering, or related fields, including designing systems for high-volume fulfillment, manufacturing logistics, or warehouse automation environments, and supporting automation solution selling or presales activities
• You have strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, plus working knowledge of PowerPoint and Microsoft Access (including database query development)
• You have experience collaborating with software engineering, controls, project management, and innovation teams to develop and implement automation solutions
• You have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to work professionally with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

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 working environment at Körber

Körber is shaping the future of end-to-end supply chain automation across Europe, North America, and Asia with our cutting-edge material handling solutions and system integration expertise. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic Automation team based in Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA.

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, including a week-long winter holiday closure
• 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!

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 jobs@koerber.com. 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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If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to jobs@koerber.com. Alyssa Cuevas 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.