Field Project Engineer - Onsite Commissioning & Robotics

Symbotic

Wilmington (MA)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 132,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Symbotic in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Project Engineer for onsite commissioning of PLC‑controlled robotics at client sites. You will work with electrical technicians to bring up control cabinets, load and configure PLC software, and run tests to verify performance.

This field‑based role requires up to 75% travel, driving to client locations, with safety compliance and documentation in Jira. Bachelor's in electrical/mechanical engineering or similar, 5+ years in PLC/robotics, and hands‑on

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Automated Production Management, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years' experience with PLC systems (Allen Bradley).
Experience with robotics integration (ABB/Fanuc).
Familiarity with Ethernet/IP networks and operator interfaces (Panel View Plus).
Strong project coordination, scheduling, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary onsite commissioning lead for projects, coordinating across departments.
Update and track commissioning progress and times in Jira per project.
Design, benchmark, and standardize commissioning processes from scratch with team leadership.
Audit third‑party contractor work for compliance with company processes.
Conduct one‑on‑one discussions with engineers to verify Jira tickets and status.
Track timesheet hours against commissioning tasks and projects.
Resolve blocked Jira items with engineers to maintain momentum.
Lead weekly training and documentation updates for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with project managers to remove blockers and keep timelines.
Travel to client sites up to 75% of the time for onsite work and commissioning.
Attend design reviews and cross‑functional planning to ensure field needs are addressed.