System Engineer
Symbotic Inc.Visit Symbotic Inc. website
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.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will maintain and troubleshoot automated warehouse equipment in a live production environment. You will diagnose electrical, mechanical, and automation failures; perform preventive and corrective maintenance; analyze system data and alarms; document work; support recovery from downtime; and uphold safety requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- At least 1 year of hands-on PLC experience, preferably Allen-Bradley, focused on diagnostics and troubleshooting
- At least 1 year of VFD diagnostic experience
- At least 1 year of experience with AC and DC motors
- Hands-on experience with automated systems, including conveyor systems, vertical lifts, and motor-driven equipment
- Experience supporting autonomous or semi-autonomous systems, including conveyors, lifts, AS/RS, robotics, servo motors, or 480V systems
- Working knowledge of SQL, Python, and Linux for diagnostics, log review, and system interaction
- Hands-on experience assembling, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting robotics and electro-mechanical systems
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work at heights up to 45 feet, in confined spaces, and lift or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work flexible hours, including off-shifts
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain automated systems, including conveyors, lifts, robotic vehicles, motors, sensors, and PLC-controlled equipment
- Perform electrical, mechanical, and automation troubleshooting to resolve production-impacting issues
- Diagnose failures across Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, AC/DC motors, servo motors, sensors, and control hardware
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on automated equipment
- Use system data, alarms, logs, and dashboards to identify fault conditions and recurring issues
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and findings in CMMS systems and internal tools
- Act as a technical escalation point during system disruptions and downtime events
- Partner with on-site maintenance, operations, and technical teams to restore system performance
- Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to maintenance technicians and operators
- Support critical on-site technical functions to maintain operational continuity
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, electrical safety, and safety standards
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability coverage
- 401K
- PTO