Automation System Engineer - Onsite Reliability & Diagnostics

Exol; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a System Engineer to ensure reliable uptime of automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. The role emphasizes hands‑on troubleshooting, diagnostics, and on‑site support to stabilize complex electro‑mechanical systems.

You will work with maintenance and operations teams, using CMMS data to prevent issues, and act as escalation point during downtime events. A strong background in PLCs, motors, and robotics is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on experience with PLCs (preferably Allen‑Bradley) for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with VFDs and diagnosing drive issues.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with AC/DC motors.
• Hands‑on experience with conveyors, lifts, AS/RS, robotics or 480V systems.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, and Linux for diagnostics and logs.
• Prior experience in maintenance engineering, automation maintenance, or lead maintenance technician roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain 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, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control hardware.
• Support 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).
• Act as a senior technical escalation point during system disruptions or downtime events.
• Partner with on‑site maintenance, operations, and technical teams to restore performance.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians and operators.
• Step in to support critical on‑site technical functions to maintain continuity.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, electrical safety standards.

Skills

PLC diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Robotics & automation

SQL / Python / Linux

Maintenance engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a System Engineer to ensure reliable uptime of automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. The role emphasizes hands‑on troubleshooting, diagnostics, and on‑site support to stabilize complex electro‑mechanical systems.

You will work with maintenance and operations teams, using CMMS data to prevent issues, and act as escalation point during downtime events. A strong background in PLCs, motors, and robotics is essential.