Field Engineer

Symbotic; Wilmington (MA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 138,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Field Engineer to lead the on-site installation and commissioning of automation systems at live customer sites. This role combines hands-on execution with field leadership, coordinating electricians, controls technicians, and contractors to meet safety, quality, and schedule targets.

You will own cell-level readiness, drive proactive risk management, and collaborate with Site Installation Management and Engineering to ensure successful deployments across multi‑vendor teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 3+ years of trade experience in electrical installation, automation installation, or large-scale capital equipment installations.
• Experience leading electrical, controls, commissioning, and third-party installation teams.
• Strong ability to diagnose design-vs-process-vs-execution issues in the field.

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 teams and contractors.
• Own cell-level readiness for handoff to commissioning with minimal rework and safety incidents.
• Direct and influence multi-vendor, multi-discipline teams.

Skills

Electrical installation

Automation installation

Industrial automation

Robotics/ASRS

Field leadership

Decision making under pressure

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Field Engineer

Time type: Full time

Location: USA Remote & Travel

Who we are

With its AI-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. 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 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, escape, 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 of 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 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.
• Employee responsible for a credit card and managing expenses personally for reimbursement on a bi‑weekly basis.
• Position requires frequent walking, reaching with hands and arms, work at heights up to 45 feet, and traversing restrictive areas up to 24 inches. Regular lifting or moving up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including Lockout‑Tagout 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 harness).
• Work may involve steep stairs, railings high off the ground, and exposure to varying weather and temperature conditions ranging from 32°F to 105°F.

Benefits

The base range for this position in the posted location is $101,000.00 - $138,600.00, though pay may vary based on experience and skills. Compensation includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO, and additional benefits.