Manager, Commissioning

Symbotic; United States; Remote; USD 112,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation technology is seeking a Manager for Commissioning to oversee the deployment of robotic systems. The role involves managing teams, planning commissioning schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and significant experience in automated systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a team leader in automated commissioning systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting automated systems.
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning of robotic cells and oversee multiple sites.
• Prepare reports on commissioning progress and manage budgets.
• Lead daily scrum meetings and mentor site team leaders.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Project Management

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or automated production management

Tools

PLC (Allen Bradley)

Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP)

Robot (ABB, Fanuc)

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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.

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

The Commissioning Site Manager is responsible for managing Team Leads and directs on the day to day commissioning of robotic cells. The Commissioning Site Manager is responsible for planning and maintaining schedule, planning, workforce, coordinating the installation, engineering and other commissioning site managers. The commissioning site manager will be responsible to coordinate hands-off and pre-commissioning validation with installation, schedule commissioning team members and contractor, review performances, maintain site status KPI and prepare reporting.

What We Do

The commissioning team plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful deployment of robotic systems. They are responsible for overseeing the beginning and final stages of system integration, testing, and optimization before the automation solution is put into operation. This team works closely with engineers and technicians to fine-tune robotics and automation systems, ensuring they meet performance standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements. Their expertise in troubleshooting, calibration, and quality control helps Symbotic deliver efficient and reliable robotic solutions to clients across various industries.

What You’ll Do

• Partnering with cross functional business leaders to prep, plan, and launch the site commissioning schedule.
• Managing and building out the budgets for each site and preparing reporting on the progress of commissioning and testing in relations to budget target and goals.
• Manage and lead multiple sites at the commission stage while ensure projects have proper resources allocation in order to meet target timelines and budgets.
• Present reports on the progress of commissioning and testing to site support team and cross functional leadership partners within Symbotic and for our customers.
• Be a core manager who develops, coaches, and mentors the Site Team Leader and their direct reports.
• Lead daily scrum meetings for the operational team and participate in the site scrum meeting for team leaders and site managers.
• Participate in various initiatives of continuous production improvement, standardization and improvement of the installation and start-up processes, while ensuring compliance with all health and safety policies.
• Other duties assigned.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or in automated production management, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a team leader in the field of automated commissioning systems.
• Experienced with PLC (Allen Bradley), Robot (ABB, Fanuc), Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP), or Operator interface (Panel View Plus).
• Manage and oversee multiple tasks, document procedures, and provide leadership and guidance to resolve problems without escalating the situation.
• Successful experience in reading electrical plans
• Experience in troubleshooting automated systems
• Self-starter individuals ready to take on increased amounts of responsibility in an extremely fast paced role
• A willingness to learn a deeper level of knowledge of all aspects of a complex system
• Excellent team player, able to work professionally with members of various engineering teams
• Ability to work in rapidly changing startup environment
  
  

Our Environment

• Remote, field-based position.
• Travel is required up to 75% 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.
• The employee is responsible to own a credit card and manage expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
• 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 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 75% 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.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Software Development, and Industrial Automation

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