Automation Systems Engineer – On-site

Symbotic LLC; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic seeks a System Engineer to support reliable, available, and high-performing automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. This hands-on role centers on troubleshooting, maintenance, and on-site technical execution to ensure uptime.

You will work with PLCs (Allen-Bradley), VFDs, motors, sensors, and CMMS tools, collaborating with maintenance teams to stabilize performance and uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical/automation engineering.
• 1 year of hands-on PLC experience (prefer Allen-Bradley) for diagnostics.
• 1 year of experience with VFDs and speed control.
• 1 year of experience with AC/DC motors.
• Experience with automated conveyors, lifts, AS/RS, or robotics.
• Experience using SQL, Python, and Linux for diagnostics.
• Experience in maintenance engineering or lead maintenance roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain health of automated systems: conveyors, lifts, robotics, motors, sensors, and PLCs.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, and automation troubleshooting to resolve production issues.
• Diagnose failures across PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control hardware.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance on automated equipment.
• Use system data, alarms, logs, and dashboards to identify faults.
• Document maintenance activities using CMMS (e.g., Maximo) and internal tools.
• Act as senior escalation point during downtime and disruptions.
• Collaborate with on-site teams to restore performance and stability.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians and operators on job sites.
• Ensure OSHA, LOTO, electrical safety, and Symbotic safety standards.

Skills

PLC diagnostics (Allen-Bradley)

Electrical troubleshooting

Robotics & electro-mechanical systems

VFDs & motor diagnostics

SQL & Python for diagnostics

Linux

CMMS documentation (Maximo)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering or related field

Tools

Maximo CMMS

PLC hardware tools

Job description

Symbotic seeks a System Engineer to support reliable, available, and high-performing automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. This hands-on role centers on troubleshooting, maintenance, and on-site technical execution to ensure uptime.

You will work with PLCs (Allen-Bradley), VFDs, motors, sensors, and CMMS tools, collaborating with maintenance teams to stabilize performance and uphold safety standards.