Site Engineer

Symbotic develops AI-enabled robotic systems and software for end-to-end warehouse and supply-chain automation.

Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
About Symbotic Inc.

Symbotic provides turnkey warehouse automation systems that use autonomous robots and AI-enhanced software to store, move, sort, and fulfill goods, including distribution and micro-fulfillment operations.

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Candidate Availability

Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.

About the Role

You will monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. You will diagnose electrical, mechanical, and automation failures, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, document work in CMMS tools, guide technicians, and support safe recovery from system disruptions.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of hands-on PLC diagnostics and troubleshooting experience
  • At least 1 year of VFD diagnostics experience
  • At least 1 year of experience with AC and DC motors
  • Experience with automated conveyor, lift, and motor-driven systems
  • Experience supporting autonomous or semi-autonomous systems, AS/RS, robotics, servo motors, or 480V systems
  • Working knowledge of SQL, Python, and Linux
  • Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting robotics and electromechanical systems
  • Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and maintain automated systems, including conveyors, lifts, robotic vehicles, motors, sensors, and PLC-controlled equipment
  • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and automation issues affecting production
  • Diagnose failures across PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control hardware
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated equipment
  • Use system data, alarms, logs, and dashboards to identify recurring faults
  • Document maintenance activities, repairs, and findings in CMMS systems
  • Serve as a technical escalation point during downtime events
  • Support maintenance, operations, and technical teams to restore system performance
  • Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to technicians and operators
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, and electrical safety standards

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401K
  • PTO