Automation Systems Engineer – Warehouse Reliability

Symbotic; Raymond (NH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Symbotic seeks a System Engineer to maintain and stabilize automated warehouse systems in live production. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting and preventing downtime, aligning with maintenance leadership.

You will diagnose PLCs, VFDs, motors, and sensors, perform preventive maintenance, and log activities in CMMS to support uptime and safety. Ideal candidates have a technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience, 1+ year with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and motor systems, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 1 year with PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley, diagnostics-focused.
• 1 year with VFDs; diagnosis of speed/torque issues.
• 1 year with AC/DC motors.
• Hands-on experience with conveyors, AS/RS, robotics.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, and Linux for diagnostics.

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.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFD diagnostics

AC/DC motors

Automation troubleshooting

SQL

Python

Linux

Robotics systems

Maintenance background

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Symbotic seeks a System Engineer to maintain and stabilize automated warehouse systems in live production. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting and preventing downtime, aligning with maintenance leadership.

You will diagnose PLCs, VFDs, motors, and sensors, perform preventive maintenance, and log activities in CMMS to support uptime and safety. Ideal candidates have a technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience, 1+ year with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and motor systems, plus