Site Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K

PTO and benefits

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Site Engineer to support the reliability, availability, and performance of its automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. This hands-on, on-site role focuses on system health, troubleshooting, and maintenance rather than commissioning or programming.

You will monitor conveyors, lifts, robotics, and motors; diagnose PLCs (Allen-Bradley), VFDs, and sensors; perform preventive and corrective maintenance, document findings in Maximo, and escalate as needed to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 1+ year with PLCs (prefer Allen-Bradley) for diagnostics.
• 1+ year with VFDs and motor controls.
• Experience with automated systems such as conveyors, lifts, robotics.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python and Linux for diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the health of automated systems (conveyors, lifts, robotics).
• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors and control hardware.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Document repairs and findings using CMMS (Maximo).
• Escalate as senior technical point during downtime events.
• Collaborate with on-site teams to restore performance.
• Provide on-the-job guidance to technicians and operators.
• Ensure OSHA, LOTO and electrical safety compliance.

Skills

PLCs (Allen-Bradley)

VFDs diagnostics

Motors (AC/DC)

Automation troubleshooting

SQL

Python

Linux

Robotics experience

CMMS/maintenance experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Automation

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Conveyor systems

AS/RS hardware

Automation test equipment

Allen-Bradley hardware

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.

What we need

Symboticis seeking a Site Engineer to support the day-to-day reliability, availability, and performance of our automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. This role is hands-on and operational in nature, aligned closely with a Maintenance Engineer or Lead Automation Technician profile. The Site Engineer focuses on troubleshooting,maintaining, and stabilizing complex electro-mechanical and automated systems to ensure safe, consistent system uptime. This role is not commissioning-focused, notcontrols-programming-heavy, and not customer-facing, but instead centered on system health, equipment reliability, and technical execution on site

What we do

The Site Engineeris part of the Customer Operations organization whichis responsible forleadingthe day-to-day operations ofSymbotic’srobotic material handling system.The Customer Operations organization drives operational excellenceby engaging and partnering with our onsite customers to drive best-in-class quality,safetyand system performance.

Whatyou’lldo

• Monitor andmaintainthe 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 toidentifyfault conditions and recurring issues.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and findings using CMMS systems (e.g., 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 tomaintainoperational continuity.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, electrical safety, andSymboticsafety standards.

Whatyou’llneed

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum of 1 year ofhands-on experience with PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley, focused on diagnostics and troubleshooting (not heavy programming).
• Minimum of 1 year ofexperience with VFDs, including diagnosing speed, torque, and drive-related issues.
• Minimum of 1 year ofexperience working with AC and DC motors.
• Hands-on experience with automated systems such as conveyor systems, conveyor belts, vertical lifts, and motor-driven equipment.
• Experience supporting autonomous or semi-autonomous systems, including conveyors, lifts, AS/RS, robotics, servo motors, or 480V systems.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, and Linux for diagnostics, log review, and system interaction.
• Strong hands-on experience assembling,operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting robotics and electro-mechanical systems.
• Prior experience in maintenance engineering, automation maintenance, or lead maintenance technician roles preferred.

Our Environment

• Work is performed in an active industrial environment withhigh levelsof automation.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within confined spaces.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to varying temperatures and production conditions.
• Mustcomply withall PPE, LOTO, fall protection, and electrical safety requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours, includingoff-shifts, as needed to support system uptime and recovery.
• Valid driver’s licenserequired.

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 $71,000.00 - $97,900.00 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.