Join us to deploy next‑gen warehouse automation
Symbotic’s AI‑driven robotic platform reshapes the supply chain by orchestrating intelligent robots in a high‑density, end‑to‑end system. We partner with major retailers, wholesalers, and food & beverage leaders to move goods faster, smarter, and more accurately.
Your mission
- Start up, commission, and test PLC‑controlled equipment at customer sites.
- Bring up control cabinets; load and configure PLC/HMI software; validate performance per SOW.
- Commission HMI systems and confirm robust communications with PLCs.
- Execute end‑to‑end hardware tests; verify conformance to project specs and standards.
- Prove full functionality with the customer’s WMS and adjust to meet requirements.
- Integrate Symbotic adapter cells, storage modules, and safety systems with WMS interfaces.
- Troubleshoot complex hardware/software issues using advanced diagnostic tools; protect schedule.
- Collaborate with engineering, software, and support through go‑live.
What you’ll bring
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
- Hands‑on with PLC/HMI platforms (Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, Siemens); PanelView Plus familiarity.
- Exposure to robotics (ABB, Fanuc) and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET).
- Able to read electrical drawings; basic SQL and relational DB skills.
- Comfort with Linux and Windows OS.
- Plus: experience with motion control (e.g., VFDs).
- Remote support proficiency (Remote Desktop, SSH, web tools); thrives in collaborative teams; strong prioritization under pressure.
Where and how you’ll work
- Remote, field‑based role supporting regional projects; openings across East, Central, and West regions.
- Based within your time zone for on‑site collaboration; regular regional travel up to 75%.
- Valid driver’s license; ability to drive/fly to customer locations.
- Use a personal credit card and submit expenses for bi‑weekly reimbursement.
- Primary office: Wilmington, MA; extended assignments at customer installations as systems reach commissioning.
Physical & safety conditions
- Frequent walking/reaching; standing; climbing/balancing; stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
- Work at heights up to 45 feet and in spaces as tight as 24 inches.
- Lift/move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Strict safety compliance, including Lockout/Tagout and fall protection.
- ~75% of time on construction sites; PPE required (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eye/ear protection, fall protection harness).
- Frequent stair climbing within the automation structure; elevated railings nearby.
- Protected from weather but not temperature; operate in 32°–105°F.
Tech you’ll touch
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms (Allen‑Bradley, Fanuc, Siemens)
Pay & benefits
Base range: $82,000.00 - $113,300.00, with final base determined by skills, experience, and job‑related knowledge. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and more.
About Symbotic
We reimagine the warehouse as a strategic asset through high‑density storage, machine learning, and advanced robotics. Our platform powers unparalleled speed, agility, and accuracy across the supply chain. Learn more at www.symbotic.com.
Equal Opportunity
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