System Engineer

Salary: $71,000 - 97,900 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least 1 year of hands-on PLC experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley, focused on diagnostics and troubleshooting rather than extensive programming.
• At least 1 year of experience with VFDs, including diagnosing speed, torque, and drive-related issues.
• At least 1 year of experience working with AC and DC motors.
• Hands-on experience with automated equipment such as conveyor systems, belts, vertical lifts, and motor-driven equipment.
• Experience supporting autonomous or semi-autonomous systems, such as 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 practical experience assembling, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting robotics and electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience in maintenance engineering, automation maintenance, or a lead maintenance technician role is preferred.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 45 feet and in confined spaces, and to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including off-shifts, as needed.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Ability to comply with PPE, LOTO, fall protection, electrical safety, OSHA, and company safety requirements.

• Monitor and maintain automated equipment, including conveyors, lifts, robotic vehicles, motors, sensors, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and automation issues affecting production.
• Diagnose faults involving PLCs, VFDs, AC/DC and servo motors, sensors, and control hardware.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on automated equipment.
• Review system data, alarms, logs, and dashboards to identify faults and recurring problems.
• Record maintenance work, repairs, and findings in CMMS systems such as Maximo and in internal tools.
• Serve as a senior technical escalation resource during disruptions and downtime.
• Work with onsite maintenance, operations, and technical teams to restore and stabilize system performance.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to maintenance technicians and operators.
• Support critical onsite technical functions as needed to sustain operations.

• AI
• CMMS
• Hardware
• Support
• Linux
• PLC
• Python
• Robotics
• SQL
• System Engineer
• Backbone
• Flow
• Machine Learning

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We are Symbotic, an automation technology company using AI-powered robotics and software to transform warehouse operations and supply chains. Our platform combines intelligent software, high-density storage, and advanced robotics to help retail, wholesale, and food and beverage companies move goods with greater speed, accuracy, and efficiency. This hands-on System Engineer role sits within our Customer Operations organization, which leads daily operations of our robotic material-handling systems and partners with onsite customers to support quality, safety, and performance. The work takes place in an active, highly automated industrial setting with varying temperatures and production conditions. The posted base salary range is $71,000–$97,900, with pay dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience; our benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, a 401(k), and paid time off and/or other benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and value the perspectives of our employees, customers, and community.

last updated 40 week of 2026