Assembly Technician

Exol; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking an Assembly Technician to perform vehicle integration, calibration, and quality inspections. You will bridge manufacturing, quality assurance, and service execution to ensure all build, repair, and refurbishment activities meet engineering standards.

The role sits in the Autonomous Forklift team and requires strong problem-solving skills, collaboration across functions, and a hands-on approach to complex electro-mechanical challenges in robotics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required; associate degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience in electro-mechanical assembly or robotics environments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with diagnostic software and digital quality logging/ERP.
• Strong troubleshooting, attention to detail, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Execute vehicle integration, sub-assembly builds, firmware loading, and calibration.
• Inspect parts and assemblies against drawings and quality criteria.
• Coordinate service, overhaul, and refurbishment activities on fielded assets.
• Drive diagnostic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on electromechanical systems.
• Document NCRs and service histories to ensure data traceability.
• Support shop floor 5S, tooling, and peer training.

Skills

Reading drawings/schematics

Use precision measuring tools

Diagnostic software

Electrical/hydraulic diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Associate’s degree in Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Calipers

Inclinometers

Multimeters

Wiring repair 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

TheAssembly Technicianis responsible forperforming vehicle integration, calibration, and quality inspections, while driving ongoing Factory Service and depot repair operations. Positioned withinthe AutonomousForkliftsteam, 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 teamis responsible fordelivering solutions for the storage andretrievaluse 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-functionalenvironmentsalong with strong technical problem-solving skills and passion to tackle real world challenges in robotics.

Whatyou’lldo

• Executesphysical vehicle integration, sub-assembly builds, firmware loading, and system calibration for autonomous mobile robots.

• Inspectsincoming supplier parts, internally built assemblies, and completed robots against engineering drawings, schematics, and quality criteria.

• CoordinatesFactory Service, overhaul, and refurbishment activities on fielded assets returning from customer sites.

• Drivesdiagnostic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on complex electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and wiring discrepancies.

• Documentsnon-conformance reports (NCRs), inspection gates, and service histories to ensure complete digital data traceability.

• Other duties assigned, includingshopfloor5S maintenance, assembly tooling support, and peer training.

Whatyou’llneed

• High School Diploma orequivalencyrequired; prefer anassociate’sdegree in Mechatronics, Quality Technology, Automotive, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimumof2–4years’ofhands‑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 toapproximately0–10% travel may berequiredin support of customer site visits or depot field audits.

• Position is 100% onsite at the Austin, TX facility.

• Employees maybe requiredto 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 toliftupto50poundsunassisted.

• Ability to perform job dutiesrequiresstanding, 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.

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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.