Automation Site Engineer: Reliability & Onsite Tech

Symbotic LLC

Hermiston (OR)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 98,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Symbotic LLC is seeking a Site Engineer to sustain uptime of automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, health monitoring, and technical execution on site, with a focus on conveyor, lift, robotics, and PLC-controlled equipment.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1+ year experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley), VFDs, and motors. Strong diagnostic skills and experience with CMMS like Maximo are preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or 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, 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 conveyors, lifts, and motor-driven equipment.
Experience with autonomous or semi-autonomous systems (conveyors, AS/RS, robotics).
Working knowledge of SQL, Python, and Linux for diagnostics and system interaction.

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.