Sr. Automation Maintenance Manager

Symbotic; Huamantla; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Symbotic is seeking a Senior Automation Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance of its robotic and automation systems in a high-volume distribution center. You will drive uptime, reliability, and OEE across bots, lifts, conveyors, and controls, directing a skilled maintenance team and coordinating with operations and engineering.

You’ll develop preventive and corrective maintenance programs, implement CI initiatives, ensure safety compliance, and deliver best-in-class automation availability and

Formación

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of maintenance, automation or manufacturing experience, including team supervision.
• Strong electro-mechanical skills, advanced troubleshooting capability, and proficiency with CMMS platforms, Maximo preferred.
• Technical experience and troubleshooting PLCs, servo drives, sensors, complex ethernet automation networks (Rockwell).
• Proven ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Lead maintenance operations to ensure uptime, reliability, and performance of automation systems, robotics, and bots.
• Manage, develop and meet preventive and corrective maintenance programs for bots, robotic systems, and automation infrastructure including CMMS programs with effective training and accountability.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reduce downtime while maintaining high equipment performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, SRTE, and customer teams to support automation and operational goals.
• Conduct safety training, safety observations, and reinforce a strong safety culture across maintenance teams.
• Coach maintenance team members to develop technical skills and professional growth.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor timely completion of maintenance work orders.
• Apply root-cause analysis and corrective action processes to address equipment failures.
• Partner with vendors and subcontractors to support repairs, upgrades, and specialized maintenance tasks.
• Purchase and manage inventory of materials and supplies to maintain stock levels.

Conocimientos

Maintenance leadership

Team supervision

Troubleshooting

CMMS Maximo

PLC & sensors

Educación

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Maximo CMMS

Rockwell PLCs

ABB systems

Descripción del empleo

Who we are With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain.

Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need Symbotic is seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations for Symbotic’s advanced robotic and automation systems within a high-volume customer distribution center. This leader is responsible for ensuring maximum uptime, system reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness across a complex network of bots, lifts, conveyors, controls, and supporting infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with strong electro-mechanical skills and proven experience directing maintenance teams in automated or manufacturing environments. This role drives preventive and corrective maintenance programs, continuous improvement initiatives, safety compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure stable, efficient, and safe system performance. The Automation Maintenance Manager will develop and empower a high-performing technical team while partnering with operations and engineering to deliver best-in-class automation availability and throughput.

What you’ll do

• Lead maintenance operations to ensure uptime, reliability, and performance of automation systems, robotics, and bots.
• Manage, develop and meet preventive and corrective maintenance programs for bots, robotic systems, and automation infrastructure including Symbotic’s maintenance program through effective training, delegation, and accountability for technicians and leads supervising maintenance technicians and leads, including assigning work, establishing schedules, and ensuring shift coverage using CMMS tools and best practices.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, reduce downtime, and strengthen reliability coordinating initiatives that reduce maintenance and operating costs while maintaining high equipment performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, SRTE, and customer teams to support automation and operational goals.
• Conduct safety training, safety observations, and reinforce a strong safety culture across maintenance teams.
• Coach maintenance team members to support technical skill development, troubleshooting capability, and professional growth.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor the timely completion of maintenance work orders.
• Apply root-cause analysis and corrective-action processes to address equipment failures and recurring system issues.
• Partner with vendors and subcontractors when required to support repairs, upgrades, and specialized maintenance tasks.
• Purchase and manage inventory of materials, parts, and supplies to maintain necessary stock levels.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, documentation, and reporting to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and facilitate structured problem-solving for robotic and automation systems.
• Maintain work areas according to housekeeping and 5S standards to ensure a clean, organized maintenance environment.
• Perform additional duties as required by leadership.
• Business English fluent.

What you’ll need

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 7 years of maintenance, automation or manufacturing experience, including team supervision.
• Strong electro-mechanical skills, advanced troubleshooting capability, and proficiency with CMMS platforms, Maximo preferred.
• Technical experience and troubleshooting PLC’s, Servo Drives, optical, laser inductive and capacitive sensors, complex ethernet automation networks (Rockwell), ABB and mechanical transference systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams and providing structured coaching and performance development.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checks, electrical measurements, and mechanical inspections.
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures, manuals, and safety protocols.
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced automation environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Receptive to feedback and able to maintain a positive, team-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer literacy.

Our Environment

Up to 10% of travel may be required; travel during onboarding/training will be up to 60%. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed bi-weekly. Site-based position. Ability to climb stairs and work in heights. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently needs to work at heights of up to 45 feet and in confined spaces as narrow as 24 inches. This includes tasks that require standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must adhere to all safety requirements and protocols, including but not limited to Lockout/Tagout and fall protection safety protocols. You will need to climb steep stairs to access the structure and may be required to regularly walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation setup. You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground. Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32°.

Lo que harás

• Liderar las operaciones de mantenimiento para garantizar el tiempo de actividad, la confiabilidad y el rendimiento de los sistemas de automatización, robótica y robots.
• Gestionar, desarrollar y cumplir con los programas de mantenimiento preventivo y correcto para robots, sistemas robóticos e infraestructura de automatización incluyendo el programa de mantenimiento de Symbotic mediante capacitación efectiva, delegación y rendición de cuentas para técnicos y líderes supervisando técnicos y líderes de mantenimiento, incluida la asignación de trabajo, establecimiento de horarios y asegurando cobertura de turnos utilizando herramientas CMMS y mejores prácticas.
• Implementar iniciativas de mejora continua para mejorar el rendimiento del sistema, reducir el tiempo de inactividad y fortalecer la fiabilidad coordinando iniciativas que reduzcan los costos de mantenimiento y operación mientras se mantiene un alto rendimiento del equipo.
• Colaborar cross-functionally con Operaciones, Ingeniería, SRTE y equipos del cliente para apoyar los objetivos de automatización y operativos.
• Realizar capacitaciones de seguridad, observaciones de seguridad y promover una sólida cultura de seguridad dentro de los equipos de mantenimiento.
• Capacitar y desarrollar a los miembros del equipo para fortalecer habilidades técnicas, capacidades de diagnóstico y crecimiento profesional.
• Planificar, programar y supervisar la finalización oportuna de las órdenes de trabajo de mantenimiento.
• Aplicar análisis de causa raíz y procesos de acción correctiva para abordar fallas de equipos y problemas recurrentes del sistema.
• Trabajar con proveedores y subcontratistas cuando sea necesario para reparaciones, actualizaciones y tareas especializadas de mantenimiento.
• Comprar y administrar inventario de materiales, piezas y suministros para mantener niveles adecuados de existencias.
• Mantener registros, documentación e informes de mantenimiento precisos para apoyar el cumplimiento normativo y la mejora continua.
• Liderar esfuerzos de diagnóstico y facilitar la resolución estructurada de problemas en sistemas robóticos y de automatización.
• Mantener las áreas de trabajo de acuerdo con los estándares de orden y limpieza (5S) para garantizar un entorno limpio y organizado.
• Realizar funciones adicionales según lo requiera la dirección.

Lo que necesitarás

• Título de asociado o licenciatura en un campo técnico o relacionado (o experiencia laboral equivalente).
• Mínimo 7 años de experiencia en mantenimiento, automatización o manufactura, incluyendo supervisión de equipos.
• Sólidas habilidades electromecánicas, capacidad avanzada de diagnóstico y experiencia con plataformas CMMS (preferentemente Maximo).
• Experiencia técnica y de resolución de problemas con: PLCs Servodrives Sensores ópticos, láser, inductivos y capacitivos Redes complejas de automatización Ethernet (Rockwell) Robots ABB Sistemas mecánicos de transferencia.
• Capacidad comprobada para liderar equipos, comunicarse eficazmente e impulsar iniciativas de mejora continua.
• Experiencia supervisando equipos de mantenimiento y brindando desarrollo y coaching estructurado.
• Dominio de tareas de mantenimiento preventivo como limpieza, lubricación, verificaciones de tolerancias, mediciones eléctricas e inspecciones mecánicas.
• Capacidad para trabajar de forma independiente siguiendo procedimientos, manuales y protocolos de seguridad establecidos.
• Alto sentido de urgencia y capacidad de priorizar en un entorno de automatización dinámico.
• Excelentes habilidades de comunicación escrita, verbal y visual.
• Receptivo(a) a la retroalimentación y con una actitud positiva orientada al trabajo en equipo.
• Dominio de Microsoft Office y conocimientos generales de informática.

Nuestro entorno

Hasta un 10% de viajes; durante la capacitación e incorporación inicial, los viajes pueden llegar hasta un 60%. Debe contar con licencia de conducir válida y capacidad para conducir y/o viajar en avión a ubicaciones de clientes y otras instalaciones. El empleado es responsable de contar con una tarjeta de crédito personal para la gestión de gastos, los cuales serán reembolsados quincenalmente. Puesto basado en sitio. Capacidad para subir escaleras y trabajar en alturas. Se requiere caminar con frecuencia y alcanzar objetos con las manos y los brazos. Se trabajará frecuentemente en alturas de hasta 45 pies (13.7 metros) y en espacios confinados de hasta 24 pulgadas (61 cm) de ancho. Las tareas pueden incluir permanecer de pie, subir, equilibrarse, inclinarse, arrodillarse, agacharse o gatear. Debe poder levantar y/o mover regularmente hasta 50 libras (22.7 kg). Debe cumplir con todos los requisitos y protocolos de seguridad, incluidos Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) y protección contra caídas. Se requerirá subir escaleras empinadas para acceder a las estructuras y desplazarse regularmente por el sistema automatizado. Se trabajará regularmente cerca de barandales ubicados a gran altura. Exposición a condiciones ambientales protegidas de la intemperie, pero no necesariamente de cambios de temperatura. Debe ser capaz de trabajar en temperaturas que oscilan entre 32 °F (0 °C) y 105 °F (40.5 °C).

About Symbotic

About Symbotic Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com. We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.