Field Service Engineer

Symbotic LLC; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Symbotic LLC in Salem, New Hampshire is seeking a Field Service Engineer to enhance the reliability of its AI-powered robotic systems. The role involves troubleshooting, system performance monitoring, and technical support.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience. Compensation ranges from $71,000 to $97,900, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience with automated systems.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for PLCs and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system performance and alarms across customer locations.
• Analyze recurring issues and lead root-cause investigations.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for PLC-controlled systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLCs

Electro-mechanical equipment

Preventive maintenance

Technical discussions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain with its AI‑powered robotic technology platform. We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to support the performance, reliability, and availability of our automated micro‑fulfillment and material handling systems in live customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system performance, alarms, operational metrics, and reliability trends across assigned customer locations.
• Analyze recurring issues and lead structured root‑cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D problem solving.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex equipment, controls, software, and system performance issues.
• Partner with Hardware, Software, Systems Engineering, and Operations teams to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for PLC‑controlled systems, robotics, conveyors, controls, and automated equipment.
• Develop and execute reliability improvement initiatives that increase system uptime and operational efficiency.
• Support customer communications during significant operational events and system disruptions.
• Review maintenance activities and system data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Mentor technicians and support technical training initiatives across the network.
• Assist with site launches, upgrades, process improvements, and network‑wide operational initiatives.
• Maintain technical documentation, reliability reports, and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, policies, and procedures, including OSHA, LOTO, electrical safety, machine guarding, conveyor safety, and Symbotic safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro‑Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience supporting automated systems in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or material handling environments.
• Advanced experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, conveyors, robotic systems, and electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Advanced ability to diagnose and repair electrical circuitry, control panels, motors, sensors, and automation hardware.
• Experience supporting live operational environments where equipment uptime directly impacts production or fulfillment operations.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and equipment recovery procedures.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions and maintain professionalism in customer‑facing and high‑pressure operational situations.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance documentation practices.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety practices, machine guarding, working at heights, and conveyor safety standards.
• OSHA, NFPA70E, electrical safety, or vendor‑specific automation certifications are a plus.
• Ability to travel regionally within Massachusetts (30–40%) and occasionally across North America to support training and technical initiatives.

Work Environment

There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure, and you will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground. The job is subject to environmental conditions; you may need protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 0°F to 80°F. If the site location is in construction, you will be required to wear proper PPE (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection such as safety harness). Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs. Stand/walk for up to 10–12 hours and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to work at heights of up to 45feet and within restrictive areas of 24inches, to stand, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be capable of occasional and/or continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet. Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including lock out/tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.

Compensation & Benefits

The base range for this position in the posted location is $71,000.00 – $97,900.00, although base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO and/or other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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.