System Engineer

Symbotic; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic in Bethlehem, PA, seeks a System Engineer to support the reliability and performance of automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. The role is hands-on and focused on system health, uptime, and on-site execution.

The position requires troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and motors, plus preventive maintenance and CMMS documentation. On-site collaboration with maintenance teams is essential, with adherence to OSHA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley, focused on diagnostics and troubleshooting (not heavy programming).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with VFDs, including diagnosing speed, torque, and drive-related issues.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience 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.

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 (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 to maintain operational continuity.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, electrical safety, and Symbotic safety standards.

Skills

PLC diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation maintenance

On-site troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Automation or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs diagnostics

AC/DC motors

Servo motors

SQL

Python

Linux

CMMS (Maximo)

Job description

USA Bethlehem, PA

System Engineer

Time type: full time
Posted on: September 29, 2026
Job requisition id: R8151

What we need

Symboticis seeking a System 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 System 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 System 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.

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.