Onsite Automation Systems Engineer (Reliability)

Symbotic LLC; Midway (TN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a System Engineer to support reliability and performance of automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. The role is hands-on and not commissioning-focused, centered on system health and equipment reliability, with escalation duties as needed.

You will monitor PLC-based systems, troubleshoot electrical and automation issues, and collaborate with maintenance teams to sustain uptime and safety compliance on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year hands-on experience with PLCs (prefer Allen-Bradley) for diagnostics.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with VFDs; diagnose speed, torque, and drive issues.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with AC and DC motors.
• Experience with automated systems such as conveyors and AS/RS.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, and Linux for diagnostics and data review.
• Strong hands-on fault diagnosis and maintenance of electro‑mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the health of automated systems including conveyors, lifts, robotic vehicles, motors, sensors and PLC equipment.
• Perform advanced electrical, mechanical, and automation troubleshooting to resolve production‑impacting issues.
• Diagnose failures across PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors and control hardware.
• Support 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 (e.g., Maximo).
• 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 diagnostics

Motor systems

Industrial automation

SQL

Python

Linux

Troubleshooting

Maintenance support

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Automation Engineering

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a System Engineer to support reliability and performance of automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. The role is hands-on and not commissioning-focused, centered on system health and equipment reliability, with escalation duties as needed.

You will monitor PLC-based systems, troubleshoot electrical and automation issues, and collaborate with maintenance teams to sustain uptime and safety compliance on site.