New Grad- Manufacturing Engineer

Exol; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic in Wilmington, MA is seeking a New Grad Manufacturing Engineer to join the External Manufacturing team. You will support external partners and internal engineering to improve manufacturing processes, prepare products for production, and help enable readiness for our automated systems.

This cross-disciplinary role offers exposure to mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and process engineering, with mentorship from senior engineers and opportunities to apply dashboards, data analytics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on exposure to manufacturing, automation, prototyping, or engineering processes.
• Foundational knowledge of machining, welding, additive manufacturing, assembly, or related production methods.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical or electrical engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with interest in process improvement.
• Interest in using data, dashboards, automation, or emerging tools to improve manufacturing and engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers and external manufacturing partners on manufacturing readiness, production support, and continuous improvement activities.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to prepare manufacturing readiness documentation, support engineering changes, and help maintain standard manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Work across mechanical and electrical systems, including reviewing drawings, manufacturing requirements, and production-related technical documentation.
• Support Design for Manufacturability activities and help identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing and design challenges and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify practical solutions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including opportunities to use dashboards, data, automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve team efficiency.
• Travel to external manufacturing partner locations as needed to gain hands‑on exposure to manufacturing operations and support production activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data-driven mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical 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.

We want to learn from you! At Symbotic, early career talent helps us solve critical issues in creative and innovative ways. That is why we are seeking a new graduate from an accredited University for this opportunity. By joining Symbotic, new grads will be a part of an established team, contribute to real projects, and help develop solutions. New grads will be exposed to training and mentorship from our leaders while being encouraged to leverage their unique ideas and perspective.

What we need

Symbotic is seeking a New Grad- Manufacturing Engineer to join our External Manufacturing team within our Manufacturing organization. Your job will be to support external manufacturing partners and internal engineering teams by helping improve manufacturing processes, prepare products for production, and support manufacturing readiness for our automated systems. This is a cross-functional opportunity for an early career engineer interested in gaining experience across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and process engineering.

What we do

The External Manufacturing team sits within the External Manufacturing organization and partners with external manufacturers and internal engineering teams to support the production of Symbotic's automated solutions. Since manufacturing is performed through external partners, the team works closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to establish manufacturing processes, support production readiness, manage engineering changes, and help ensure products can be manufactured efficiently and reliably.

What you'll do

• Support senior engineers and external manufacturing partners on manufacturing readiness, production support, and continuous improvement activities.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to prepare manufacturing readiness documentation, support engineering changes, and help maintain standard manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Work across mechanical and electrical systems, including reviewing drawings, manufacturing requirements, and production-related technical documentation.
• Support Design for Manufacturability activities and help identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing and design challenges and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify practical solutions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including opportunities to use dashboards, data, automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve team efficiency.
• Travel to external manufacturing partner locations as needed to gain hands‑on exposure to manufacturing operations and support production activities.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or other hands‑on exposure to manufacturing, automation, prototyping, or engineering processes.
• Foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, additive manufacturing, assembly, or related production methods.
• Ability to interpret and work with mechanical or electrical engineering documentation, with an interest in developing experience across both disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with an interest in process improvement and learning how products move from engineering into manufacturing.
• Interest in using data, dashboards, automation, or emerging tools to improve manufacturing and engineering processes.

Our Environment

• Up to 25% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ.
• Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporatecard is issued.

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 $79,500.00 - $116,600.00 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.