Robotic Cell Operator – Automated Storage & Retrieval

Symbotic; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Cell Operator in Manchester, PA to support automated adapters and the Symbotic storage system. You will ensure readiness, monitor throughput, and perform maintenance tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent experience in electronics or automation, and at least 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems. Safety and independent work are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in electronics, automation, manufacturing or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems.
• Proficient in performing system inspections including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking and voltage/current measurements.
• Ability to prioritize work to maximize uptime and throughput of an automated cell.
• Demonstrates commitment to working safely and following procedures.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters to ensure equipment is ready to run.
• Monitor and control the flow of the automated storage/retrieval system via adapters to maximize throughput.
• Prepare pallets for induction into the storage system.
• Diagnose causes of stoppages and restore service using HMI and manual actions.
• Escalate issues impacting production to leadership promptly.
• Support system uptime through robot recovery and routine maintenance.
• Perform periodic inspections including cleaning, lubrication and validation of components.
• Report out-of-spec conditions and perform root-cause corrective actions.
• Follow radio etiquette and communicate instructions from leadership.
• Maintain rover bot upkeep including wheels, sensors and cleaning.
• Recover automated robotic vehicles in restricted environments.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Automation experience

System inspection

Safety-minded

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in electronics/automation

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a Cell Operator in Manchester, PA to support automated adapters and the Symbotic storage system. You will ensure readiness, monitor throughput, and perform maintenance tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent experience in electronics or automation, and at least 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems. Safety and independent work are essential to success.