Robotics & Automation Maintenance Lead

Symbotic; Mexico; Hybrid; PHP 3,176,847 - 4,235,796; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic seeks an Automation Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations for automated systems in a high-volume distribution center. You will drive preventive and corrective maintenance, safety compliance, and continuous improvement to maximize uptime and throughput.

You will build and empower a high-performing technical team, coordinate with Operations and Engineering, and manage CMMS-driven scheduling, root-cause analysis, and vendor partnerships.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 5 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, and complex ethernet automation networks (Rockwell/ABB).
• Proven ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams and providing structured coaching and performance development.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations to ensure uptime, reliability, and performance of automation systems, robotics, and bots.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for bots and automation infrastructure with CMMS accountability.
• Implement continuous improvement to enhance system performance and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, SRTE, and customers to support goals.
• Conduct safety training and reinforce a strong safety culture across maintenance teams.
• Coach maintenance team members to develop technical skills and growth.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor timely completion of maintenance work orders.
• Apply root-cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.

Skills

Electro-mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Team supervision

CMMS (Maximo)

Electrical measurements

PLC/Servo drives

Safety training

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (technical)

Tools

Maximo

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Symbotic seeks an Automation Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations for automated systems in a high-volume distribution center. You will drive preventive and corrective maintenance, safety compliance, and continuous improvement to maximize uptime and throughput.

You will build and empower a high-performing technical team, coordinate with Operations and Engineering, and manage CMMS-driven scheduling, root-cause analysis, and vendor partnerships.