Robotic Material Handling Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Robotic Material Handling Systems Engineer

Employment type: Full-time
Shift: Thursday–Saturday & every other Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

A day in this role

When the facility comes alive at night, you’re at the helm of Symbotic’s system control center. You watch over fleets of automated adapters, vertical lifts, and autonomous robotic vehicles, reading the pulse of the system and acting quickly when anything drifts from peak performance. You communicate clearly with on-site teams and customer contacts, triage production-impacting issues, and coordinate escalations. You document what you learn, circle back with engineering to drive fixes, and coach operators on the full stack—from warehouse management systems to IT quirks—so the whole operation runs smoother tomorrow than it did today.

What you’ll own

• Monitor system health across automated adapters, vertical lifts, and automated robotic vehicles; spot anomalies and intervene early.
• Troubleshoot complex operational and system issues; escalate to support teams as needed to protect production.
• Translate technical findings into clear guidance for site teams and customers; document incidents and partner with engineering on solutions.
• Train and assist operators on the entire system, including warehouse management systems and related IT concerns.
• Backfill key Symbotic on-site roles when necessary to maintain continuity.
• Partner closely with customers and internal/external stakeholders to align on priorities and outcomes.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement, standardization, and optimization initiatives for the warehouse automation solution.
• Uphold daily safety commitments in compliance with OSHA, Symbotic, and customer procedures.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Software Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years working with automated systems.
• Background with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), industrial robots (ABB), and software environments such as SQL, Linux, and Python.
• Hands-on skill assembling, operating, and troubleshooting robotics and electromechanical systems.
• Calm under pressure in fast-changing priorities; strong desire to learn and support teammates; high sense of urgency.

Work environment & travel

• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive and/or fly to client and customer locations.
• Use a personal credit card for business expenses and submit bi-weekly expense reports for reimbursement.
• Frequent walking and reaching; regular standing, climbing/balancing, and stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
• Work at heights up to 45 feet and within restrictive spaces as narrow as 24 inches.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and fall protection.
• PPE may be required (e.g., hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, fall protection harness), especially at construction-phase sites.
• Climb steep stairs and routinely move up and down stairways within the automation structure.
• Work near railings at significant elevations.
• Indoor environment with exposure to temperature variation; capable of working from 105&degree; to 32&degree; Fahrenheit.

Compensation & benefits

The base range for this position in the posted location is $71,000.00 – $97,900.00; base pay offered may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO, and/or other benefits.