Sr. Test Engineer (Electrical)

Symbotic; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 121,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Test Engineer (EE) to drive development of manufacturing test solutions for complex electromechanical and robotic systems. You will lead hardware test architecture, build scalable fixtures, and guide deployments across internal sites and contract manufacturers.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams, and shape test strategy from concept to production to ensure reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of hands-on experience in electrical hardware design
• Expertise in schematic capture and PCBA design using Altium or equivalent
• Experience with electrical test instrumentation including oscilloscopes, DMMs, programmable power supplies and DAQ systems
• Experience leading hardware bring-up and debugging across manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electrical schematics, PCBs, and interface boards for test fixtures
• Own end-to-end hardware bring-up including component selection, layout reviews, soldering, and debugging
• Architect scalable test systems with power distribution, relays, signal conditioning, DAQ, and instrumentation
• Develop and maintain automated test software (Python preferred) for control, data logging and diagnostics
• Lead deployment and support across sites and contract manufacturers, driving yield and reliability improvements
• Mentor junior engineers and establish engineering best practices

Skills

Electrical hardware design

Electrical debugging

Automation

Leadership

Mentoring

Python scripting

Test strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Programmable power supplies

Logic analyzers

DAQ systems

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 do

We areseekinga highly motivated and hands-on Senior TestEngineer(EE)to lead the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of manufacturing test solutions for complex electromechanical and robotic systems. This roleis responsible fordriving electrical test architecture, developing scalable manufacturing test fixtures, supporting PCBA and hardware design, and leading deployment activities across internal manufacturing sites and Contract Manufacturers (CMs).

The ideal candidate has strong experience in hardware design, electrical debugging, automation, and manufacturing support, along with proven leadership capabilities. This individual will lead technical projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Software, Manufacturing, and Operations teams, and drive test strategy from concept through production deployment.

What you'll do

• Lead the design and development of electrical schematics, PCBAs, and interface boards for manufacturing test fixtures and validation systems.
• Own end-to-end hardware bring-up activities includingcomponentselection, schematic reviews, layout reviews, soldering/rework, and board-level debugging.
• Architect and develop scalable manufacturing test systems involving power distribution, relays, multiplexing, signal conditioning, DAQ systems, and measurement instrumentation.
• Develop andmaintainautomated test software and frameworks (Python preferred) for instrument control, test execution, data logging, and production diagnostics.
• Perform advanced electrical debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power analyzers, and protocol analyzers to isolate board-level and system-level failures.
• Lead manufacturing deployment and production support activities across internal sites and Contract Manufacturers (CMs), including troubleshooting, yield improvement, and failure analysis.
• Analyze test data, production failures, and field issues to drive improvements in product reliability, test coverage, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Definetest strategies, validation plans, and manufacturing test requirements for new product introductions (NPI).
• Collaborate closely with Electrical, Firmware, Software, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve system performance.
• Lead technical projects and coordinate execution timelines, deliverables, and deployment readiness.
• Mentor andprovidetechnical guidance to junior engineers and technicians, helpingestablishengineering best practices and debugging methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for test architecture, fixture reliability, automation, and operational efficiency.

What you'll need

• BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in electrical hardware design, manufacturing test engineering, or system validation.
• Strongexpertisein schematic capture, PCBA design, and hardware development using tools such as Altium, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in board bring-up, soldering, rework, and component-level debugging.
• Deep understanding of analog and digital circuit design including power electronics, signal integrity, grounding, EMI/noise considerations, and protection circuits.
• Strong hands-on experience with electrical test instrumentation including oscilloscopes, DMMs, programmable power supplies, electronic loads, logic analyzers, and DAQ systems.
• Experience designing and building manufacturing test fixtures involving relays, multiplexers, interface boards, and automated measurement systems.
• Proficiencyin Python or similar scripting languages for test automation and manufacturing diagnostics.
• Strong experience supporting manufacturing environments and working directly with Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
• Experience with communication protocols including CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and related debugging tools.
• Familiarity with data logging, database integration, test result analytics, and failure trend analysis.
• Experience working with embedded systems, sensors, motor systems, or electromechanical products.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects, drive execution, and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with robotics, automation systems, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with SCPI-based instrument control and automated validation frameworks.
• Experience with production diagnostics, reliability testing, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fixture ergonomics, and design-for-test (DFT) principles.

Our environment

• Up to20%of travel may berequired. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
• The employeeis responsible forowning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

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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, visitwww.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 $120,750.00 - $177,100.00 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.