System Engineer Co-op
Symbotic develops AI-enabled robotic systems and software for end-to-end warehouse and supply-chain automation.
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.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will support the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of robotic material-handling systems at a customer site. You will monitor system health, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software issues, analyze operational data, document findings, and support escalations. You will also complete a scoped improvement project and follow required safety procedures in an active warehouse environment.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of robotics, automation, electromechanical systems, controls, or industrial operations.
- Familiarity with PLCs, SQL, Linux, Python, Power BI, Excel, data visualization, or continuous improvement practices.
- Hands-on interest or experience assembling, operating, testing, or troubleshooting robotics and electromechanical equipment.
- Ability to analyze data and translate observations into practical recommendations or actions.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company headquarters.
- Ability to work onsite in an active warehouse environment, including at heights and in restrictive areas.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and moving items.
Responsibilities
- Monitor system health and troubleshoot operational, mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software-related issues.
- Learn end-to-end material flow and support assigned system tickets and site activities.
- Analyze system alarms, performance metrics, and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Document issues and communicate technical concepts to site teams and customers.
- Partner with engineering and support teams on solutions.
- Assist with production-impacting escalations and coordinate follow-up actions through resolution.
- Own a scoped continuous improvement project using site data.
- Follow OSHA, company, and customer safety processes and procedures.
Benefits
- Transportation and housing benefits for students who meet relocation requirements.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- 401K.
- PTO.
- Business travel expense reimbursement.
