System Engineer

About the role

Symbotic is seeking a System Engineer to support the day-to-day reliability, availability, and performance of our automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. This role is hands-on and operational in nature, aligned closely with a Maintenance Engineer or Lead Automation Technician profile.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the health of automated systems including conveyors, lifts, robotic vehicles, motors, sensors, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Perform advanced electrical, mechanical, and automation troubleshooting to resolve production-impacting issues.
• Diagnose failures across PLCs (Allen-Bradley), VFDs, AC/DC motors, servo motors, sensors, and control hardware.
• Support and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities on automated equipment.
• Utilize system data, alarms, logs, and dashboards to identify fault conditions and recurring issues.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and findings using CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo) and internal tools.
• Act as a senior technical escalation point during system disruptions or downtime events.
• Partner with on-site maintenance, operations, and technical teams to restore and stabilize system performance.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to maintenance technicians and operators.
• Step in to support critical on-site technical functions as needed to maintain operational continuity.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, electrical safety, and Symbotic safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley, focused on diagnostics and troubleshooting (not heavy programming).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with VFDs, including diagnosing speed, torque, and drive-related issues.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with AC and DC motors.
• Hands-on experience with automated systems such as conveyor systems, conveyor belts, 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.
• Strong hands-on experience assembling, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting robotics and electro-mechanical systems.
• Prior experience in maintenance engineering, automation maintenance, or lead maintenance technician roles preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.

Skills

• Advanced electrical, mechanical, and automation troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, and Linux for diagnostics and log review.
• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley) and VFDs.
• Hands-on experience with conveyor systems, lifts, motors, sensors, and control hardware.
• Experience with autonomous or semi-autonomous systems.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within confined spaces.
• Compliance with OSHA, LOTO, electrical safety, and Symbotic safety standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.

Pay

The base range for this position in the posted location is $71,000.00 - $97,900.00. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Flexible hours, including off-shifts, as needed to support system uptime and recovery.