Robotics Control Center Systems Engineer

Make complex automation sing—night after night

You step onto the platform at shift start, scan the wall of dashboards, and immediately spot where an automated adapter, a vertical lift, or a robotic vehicle needs attention. You radio the floor, align with cross‑functional partners, and guide the system back to peak performance. That’s a typical evening for a Robotics Control Center Systems Engineer at Symbotic.

Based in our Customer Operations team, you’ll help run daily operations of our robotic material handling system, collaborate closely with onsite customers, and push for best‑in‑class quality, safety, and throughput. You’ll also spearhead continuous improvement and root‑cause initiatives that keep our system evolving.

Time type

Full time

Available shifts

• Thursday – Saturday & every other Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
• Sunday – Tuesday & every other Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

What a shift can look like

• Continuously monitor the health of automated adapters, vertical lifts, and autonomous robotic vehicles, intervening before issues escalate.
• Triage and resolve advanced system and operational problems; escalate to support teams when production is impacted.
• Translate technical findings into clear, concise updates for site teams and customers.
• Document incidents, analyze root causes, and partner with engineering to implement durable fixes.
• Train and assist operators across the end‑to‑end stack: automated adapters, vertical lifts, robotic vehicles, warehouse management systems, and related IT.
• Backfill key on‑site Symbotic roles when needed to keep operations steady.
• Drive initiatives for continuous improvement, standardization, and optimization of the warehouse automation solution.
• Model rigorous safety practices every day, aligning with OSHA, Symbotic, and customer procedures.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Software Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years working with automated systems.
• Hands‑on mechatronics aptitude, including assembly, operation, and troubleshooting of robotics and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Familiarity and willingness to learn: PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens), robotics (ABB), and software/OS/languages such as SQL, Linux, and Python.
• Composure under pressure and comfort shifting priorities quickly.
• Curiosity, a collaborative spirit, and a strong sense of urgency.

Work environment and physical expectations

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by car and/or plane to customer locations.
• Own a credit card and manage bi‑weekly expense submissions to Symbotic for reimbursement.
• Frequent walking and reaching; standing, climbing/balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling as needed.
• Comfort working at heights up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches; regular proximity to high railings.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Strict adherence to all safety protocols, including Lock out tag out and fall protection.
• Where required (e.g., active construction sites), wear PPE: hard hat, safety vest, steel‑toe footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, and fall protection (e.g., safety harness).
• Expect steep stairs and frequent stair travel within the automation structure.
• Indoor environment with protection from weather but not temperature; capable of working in 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.

Compensation and benefits

Base salary range for this location: $71,000.00 – $97,900.00. Actual base pay depends on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total rewards package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and other benefits.