Assembly Technician

Symbotic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic in Austin, TX is hiring an Assembly Technician to perform vehicle integration, calibration, and quality inspections for autonomous mobile robots. You will bridge manufacturing, quality assurance, and service execution to ensure builds meet engineering standards.

The role requires hands-on electro-mechanical experience, ability to read engineering drawings, and proficiency with diagnostic tools and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency; associate degree preferred.
• 2-4 years hands-on electro-mechanical assembly or robotics experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measuring tools.
• Experience with diagnostic software and ERP systems; strong troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Execute vehicle integration, sub-assembly builds, firmware loading, and calibration for autonomous mobile robots.
• Inspect incoming parts and completed robots against engineering drawings and quality criteria.
• Coordinate Factory Service, overhaul, and refurbishment activities on fielded assets.
• Drive diagnostic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on complex electro-mechanical issues.
• Document NCRs, inspection gates, and service histories for traceability.
• Assist with shopfloor 5S, tooling support, and peer training.

Skills

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Associate degree in Mechatronics/Quality Technology/Automotive (or equivalent)

Tools

Calipers

Multimeters

Diagnostic software

ERP systems

Command-line tools

Job description

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

The Assembly Technician is responsible for performing vehicle integration, calibration, and quality inspections, while driving ongoing Factory Service and depot repair operations. Positioned within the Autonomous Forklifts team, this role bridges manufacturing, quality assurance, and service execution to ensure all build, repair, and refurbishment activities meet strict engineering standards.

What We Do

The team is responsible for delivering solutions for the storage and retrieval use cases performed in a fully autonomous warehouse operating 100s of mobile robots at customer sites. The role requires excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate in a highly cross-functional environments along with strong technical problem-solving skills and passion to tackle real world challenges in robotics.

What You’ll Do

• Executes physical vehicle integration, sub-assembly builds, firmware loading, and system calibration for autonomous mobile robots.
• Inspects incoming supplier parts, internally built assemblies, and completed robots against engineering drawings, schematics, and quality criteria.
• Coordinates Factory Service, overhaul, and refurbishment activities on fielded assets returning from customer sites.
• Drives diagnostic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on complex electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and wiring discrepancies.
• Documents non-conformance reports (NCRs), inspection gates, and service histories to ensure complete digital data traceability.
• Other duties assigned, including shopfloor 5S maintenance, assembly tooling support, and peer training.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or equivalency required; prefer an associate's degree in Mechatronics, Quality Technology, Automotive, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2-4 years' of hands-on experience in electro-mechanical assembly, quality inspection, heavy equipment maintenance, or robotics environments.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings/schematics and using precision measuring instruments (calipers, inclinometers, multimeters) and wiring repair tools.
• Experience with command-line tools, diagnostic software suites, and digital quality logging/ERP systems.
• Strong troubleshooting ability, high attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and adaptability across shifting operational needs.

Our Environment

• Up to approximately 0-10% travel may be required in support of customer site visits or depot field audits.
• Position is 100% onsite at the Austin, TX facility.
• Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to perform job duties requires standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, working in cramped positions, and bending around heavy machinery.
• Available to work assigned shifts, overtime, or weekends as dictated by production and service schedules.
• Site

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.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $22.60 - $31.21 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.