Automation Systems Engineer – Onsite Reliability

Symbotic

Chickentown (PA)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 98,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a System Engineer to support the reliability and performance of its automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting, maintenance, and stabilization of electro-mechanical and automated equipment, ensuring safe, high-uptime operations onsite with close collaboration with maintenance and operations teams.

You will work with PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, and automation hardware, using CMMS for documentation and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a related field.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control hardware.
Experience with automated systems and maintenance protocols.
Familiarity with CMMS tools for documenting maintenance activities.

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.