On-Site Automation & Reliability Engineer

Symbotic; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Site Engineer to support reliability and performance of its automated warehouse systems in live production. The role is hands-on, focused on system health, debugging, and stabilizing complex electro-mechanical equipment onsite.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control hardware, perform preventive maintenance, and document activities in Maximo. Collaboration with maintenance and operations is essential to maintain uptime and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum of 1 year hands-on experience with PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley, diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with VFDs, diagnosing speed, torque, and drive issues.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with AC and DC motors.
• Hands-on experience with conveyors, lifts, robotics and motor-driven equipment.
• Experience with autonomous or semi-autonomous systems including AS/RS, robotics, 480V systems.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, and Linux for diagnostics and system interaction.
• Strong hands-on experience assembling, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting robotics and electro-mechanical systems.
• Prior experience in maintenance engineering or automation maintenance roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the health of automated systems including conveyors, lifts, robotic vehicles, motors, sensors, and PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Perform advanced electrical, mechanical, and automation troubleshooting to resolve production-impacting issues.
• Diagnose failures across PLCs (Allen‑Bradley), VFDs, AC/DC motors, servo motors, sensors, and control hardware.
• Support and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities on automated equipment.
• Utilize system data, alarms, logs, and dashboards to identify fault conditions and recurring issues.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and findings using CMMS systems (Maximo) and internal tools.
• Act as a senior technical escalation point during system disruptions or downtime events.
• Partner with on-site maintenance, operations, and technical teams to restore and stabilize system performance.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to maintenance technicians and operators.
• Step in to support critical on-site technical functions as needed to maintain operational continuity.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, electrical safety, and Symbotic safety standards.

Skills

PLC diagnostics

VFD troubleshooting

Motor systems

SQL

Python

Linux

Robotics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a Site Engineer to support reliability and performance of its automated warehouse systems in live production. The role is hands-on, focused on system health, debugging, and stabilizing complex electro-mechanical equipment onsite.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control hardware, perform preventive maintenance, and document activities in Maximo. Collaboration with maintenance and operations is essential to maintain uptime and safety standards.