Field Engineer

symbotic; United States; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Field Engineer to lead on‑site automation installation, from mobilization through commissioning readiness, at live customer sites. This role demands hands‑on execution, decisive leadership, and the ability to coordinate multi‑vendor teams in fast‑paced construction environments.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years of experience in electrical/automation installation, and proven field ownership beyond participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline required.
• Minimum of 3 years trade experience in electrical/automation installation or related field.
• Proven site ownership of live installations beyond participation.
• Experience leading electrical, controls, commissioning, and third‑party installation teams.
• Strong ability to diagnose design vs. process vs. execution issues in the field.
• Decisive leadership, accountability, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication with engineers, PMs, customers, vendors, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead on‑site execution of automation, controls, and adapter‑cell installation from mobilization through commissioning readiness.
• Drive safe, high‑quality, on‑schedule installation across multiple trades and third‑party contractors.
• Own cell readiness for handoff to commissioning with minimal rework and zero safety incidents.
• Act as field authority for Symbotic’s installation scope on site.
• Direct and influence multi‑vendor, multi‑discipline teams without formal reporting lines.
• Make real‑time decisions when conditions change or schedules are at risk.
• Identify and resolve installation risks impacting schedule, quality, and cost.
• Own cost and schedule impact of field changes and rework within scope.
• Drive contractor performance and accountability.
• Validate installation through hands‑on verification, checklists, and testing.
• Ensure adapter cells and automation areas are commissioning‑ready with complete documentation.
• Capture lessons learned for future sites.
• Collaborate with Site Installation Manager, PM, Engineering, Safety, and Commissioning for site success.
• Lead automation‑specific kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and recovery plans.

Skills

Field leadership

Electrical installation

Automation installation

Controls installation

Commissioning readiness

Multi‑vendor coordination

Safety leadership

Problem solving under pressure

Strong communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need

Symbotic is seeking a Field Engineer to serve as a field leader within our Site Installations organization. This role is responsible for owning the safe, high-quality, on-schedule delivery of Symbotic’s automation installation scope on live customer sites, from mobilization through commissioning readiness. This is not a project coordination role — it is a field leadership role that requires hands‑on execution, decision‑making under pressure, and the ability to lead multi‑discipline, multi‑vendor teams in fast‑paced construction and startup environments.

What we do

The Site Installation team is responsible for delivering Symbotic’s automation systems on customer sites — turning engineered designs into fully installed, commissioning‑ready operations. The organization oversees the full on‑site installation lifecycle, including automation equipment, adapter cells, electrical and controls integration, and coordination with structural, racking, and construction partners. Working in close partnership with Project Management, Engineering, Safety, and Commissioning, the Site Installation team ensures that systems are installed safely, at high quality, on schedule, and within budget, setting each site up for a successful startup and long‑term performance.

What you’ll do

• Lead the on‑site execution of automation, controls, and adapter‑cell installation from mobilization through commissioning readiness.
• Drive safe, high‑quality, on‑schedule installation across electricians, controls technicians, commissioning resources, and third‑party contractors.
• Own cell‑level readiness for handoff to commissioning with minimal rework and zero safety incidents.
• Serve as the field authority for Symbotic’s automation installation scope on site.
• Direct and influence multi‑vendor, multi‑discipline teams without formal reporting lines.
• Make real‑time decisions when conditions change, issues arise, or schedules are at risk.
• Identify, escalation, and resolve installation‑driven risks impacting schedule, quality, and cost.
• Own the cost and schedule impact of field changes, rework, and resource tradeoffs within the automation scope.
• Drive contractor performance, productivity, and accountability.
• Validate system installation through hands‑on field verification, checklists, and performance testing.
• Ensure each adapter cell and automation area is commissioning‑ready with defects resolved and documentation complete.
• Capture lessons learned and apply them to future sites.
• Partner closely with the Site Installation Manager, Project Management, Engineering, Safety, and Commissioning to ensure overall site success.
• Lead automation‑specific kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and recovery plans.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years trade experience in electrical installation, automation installation, industrial automation, robotics/ASRS, or large‑scale capital equipment installations required.
• Demonstrated site‑level ownership of live installations that goes beyond participation or coordination.
• Experience leading electrical, controls, commissioning, and third‑party installation teams.
• Strong ability to diagnose design vs. process vs. execution issues in the field.
• Proven ability to make decisions, hold teams accountable, and deliver under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with engineers, project managers, customers, vendors, contractors and senior leadership.

Our Environment

• Hybrid, travel‑based position. Access to major airport preferred.
• Travel is required up to 80% of the time. Employee must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. Our main office is in Wilmington, MA. The person taking this position will be required to perform work at our customer installation locations for extended periods of time where equipment is installed and ready for commissioning.
• The employee is responsible to own a credit card and manage expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi‑weekly basis.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is routinely required to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches. to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.
• Approximately 80% of time will be spent on a construction site with PPE required (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness).
• There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure. You may be required to routinely walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation structure.
• You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground.
• Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.

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About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end‑to‑end, AI‑powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next‑gen technology, high‑density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $101,000.00 - $138,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.