Symbotic — Field PLC Commissioning and Systems Integration Engineer

Step into a day on our commissioning team

Morning on site: you meet with electricians, power up control cabinets, and bring PLCs and HMIs online. By midday, you’re loading and configuring software, validating I/O, and watching first motions as robots and conveyor subsystems wake up. In the afternoon, you’re tying our automation into a customer’s WMS, running functionality checks, and using diagnostic tools to chase down a stubborn fault. You wrap by debriefing cross‑functional teammates and planning tomorrow’s test plan. Then it’s on to the next customer site—because this is a remote, field‑based role with travel up to 75%.

About Symbotic

We orchestrate fleets of A.I.-driven robots with sophisticated software to reimagine high‑density, end‑to‑end warehouse automation—delivering speed, flexibility, and efficiency for consumer goods distribution.

What you’ll take on

• Start up, commission, and test PLC‑controlled subsystems at customer facilities; load and configure PLC/HMI applications and validate performance against specs.
• Commission HMI solutions and establish reliable communications with PLCs across customer environments.
• Execute hardware checks and system functionality tests, including integration with customer Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); document results and surface issues.
• Participate in integration testing of adapter cells, automated storage, and safety systems, ensuring complete alignment with WMS interfaces.
• Use diagnostic utilities (e.g., Remote Desktop, SSH, browsers) to isolate and resolve hardware/software problems; escalate strategically with senior engineers.
• Carry out Scope‑of‑Work tasks such as cabinet bring‑up, software loading, configuration, and performance verification.
• Collaborate with engineering, software, and customer support teams to maintain momentum and quality through commissioning.

What sets you up for success

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years in one or more of the following: PLC systems (Rockwell Automation/Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, HMI platforms); robotics exposure (ABB, Fanuc); industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET); interface operators (PanelView Plus).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.
• Basic SQL and relational database knowledge.
• Comfort with Linux and Windows environments.
• Hands‑on experience with motion control (e.g., VFDs) is a plus.
• Strong remote troubleshooting using Remote Desktop, SSH, and web tools.
• Team‑oriented mindset; calm execution and prioritization under pressure.

You should be proficient in: PLC troubleshooting skills.

Where and how you’ll work

• Remote, field‑based position with travel up to 75%; valid driver’s license and ability to drive and/or fly to customer sites required.
• Main office: Wilmington, MA. Expect extended assignments at customer installation locations during commissioning.
• Expense handling: use a personal credit card; reimbursed on a bi‑weekly cadence.

Site conditions and physical demands

• Frequent walking; reaching with hands/arms.
• Regular standing; climbing/balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; routine work at heights up to 45 ft and within restrictive areas of 24 inches.
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout and fall protection.
• Approximately 75% of time on active construction sites with required PPE: hard hat, safety vest, steel‑toe footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, and fall protection (e.g., safety harness).
• Frequent stair climbs within automation structures; routine proximity to railings high above ground level.
• Environmental exposure: protected from weather but not temperature; capable of working between 105° and 32° Fahrenheit.