Team Lead, Commissioning

Role Description

The Commissioning Team Lead is responsible for leading the Commissioning Specialists site team for the commissioning of Symbotic's robotic cells. As the Team Lead, you will be the key point of contact at our customer site providing daily guidance and technical expertise. You are responsible for customer support during the commissioning stage of the project milestones.

• Partner with Manager to coordinate hands-off and pre-commissioning validation with installation.
• Schedule commissioning team members and contractors.
• Review performances and maintain site status KPI.
• Prepare reporting.

This is a remote, field-based position supporting regional site commissioning projects. We are seeking candidates located within one of our three U.S. regions — East, Central, or West — with current hiring for all three regions. Team members will be based within their respective time zones to enable effective on-site collaboration with regional team members. Regular travel to site locations within the assigned region is required.

The commissioning team plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful deployment of robotic systems. They are responsible for overseeing the beginning and final stages of system integration, testing, and optimization before the automation solution is put into operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automated Production Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading automated commissioning teams.
• Proficiency in PLC systems (Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens) and HMI systems.
• Experience with industrial robotics (ABB, Fanuc) and industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet).
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical plans and troubleshoot automated systems.
• Self-starter with the ability to take on increasing responsibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to deepen expertise in complex systems.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration across engineering disciplines.
• Adaptability to work in a rapidly evolving startup environment.

Requirements

• Remote, field-based position.
• Travel is required up to 75% of the time.
• Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is routinely required to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.
• Approximately 75% of time will be spent on a construction site with PPE required (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection).
• Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.