Symbotic

Advanced Industrial Controls Engineer

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Warehouse Automation, Material Handling, Robotics, Industrial AutomationIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Not Specified
  • Job Type: Full time
  • Salary: Not Specified

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. We are looking for Industrial Controls Engineers at all levels to join our Hardware R&D team. This role will contribute to the development and implementation of industrial control systems, ensuring they meet customer requirements and site-specific needs, and will provide guidance and support to the automation hardware engineering staff. This opportunity offers exposure to various engineering teams and cutting-edge technologies in warehouse automation and material handling.

Responsibilities

  • Define and plan technical tasks related to research and development projects, prioritizing innovative development efforts.
  • Spearhead the development of new control system functionalities and modifications.
  • Oversee the execution of test strategies tailored to R&D projects.
  • Collaborate on the development of standard code libraries for Symbotic control systems.
  • Document standard code library and final control system programming.
  • Participate in design reviews for technical solutions, providing specialized expertise.
  • Conduct thorough root cause analysis to identify technical challenges and develop solutions.
  • Document research findings, development processes, and simulation results.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% to support customer sites.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineer, Computer science or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of Design and Implementation of Industrial Control Systems using PLC, HMIs, Industrial Robotics, and VFD/Servo Drives.
  • Minimum of 5 years in ground-up Programming of PLCs, HMIs, and related equipment for Industrial Control Systems (Rockwell Automation products preferred).
  • Knowledge of Power Systems and Servo Controls to design motion control systems.
  • Experience with AC/DC Drive Control Architecture.
  • Expert level experience in Rockwell PLCs (ControlLogix, GuardLogix).
  • Expert level of Industrial Automation network technology.
  • Experience developing and programming HMI applications (Ignition 8, FactoryTalk ME/SE).
  • Ability to understand and read electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Strong background in troubleshooting complex automated systems.
  • Experience with JIRA and agile methodology.
  • Knowledge in Inductive Automation products is a plus.

Company Information

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform.

Our Environment

  • Up to 25% of travel may be required.
  • 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.

Skills

Industrial Control Systems
Automation Hardware
Control System Development
Test Strategy
Code Libraries
AI
Machine Learning
Robotics
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Vision Systems

Symbotic

Develops robotics and software for supply chains

About Symbotic

Symbotic develops robotics and software aimed at improving supply chain operations. Their products include both hardware and software that work together to automate various processes within warehouses and distribution centers. This automation helps manufacturers, distributors, and retailers streamline their operations, making them faster and more efficient. Unlike many competitors, Symbotic focuses on creating a comprehensive solution that integrates seamlessly into existing supply chains, providing not just the technology but also ongoing support and maintenance. The goal of Symbotic is to enhance the profitability of their clients by optimizing supply chain performance through advanced automation.

Wilmington, DelawareHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$607.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Industrial & Manufacturing, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Financial restatement and class action lawsuit may harm investor confidence and stability.
Integration challenges from OhmniLabs acquisition could divert focus from core operations.
Expansion in Georgia may face delays or cost overruns, impacting profitability.

Differentiation

Symbotic integrates proprietary robotics and software for advanced supply chain automation.
The company focuses on making supply chains faster, more efficient, and profitable.
Symbotic's acquisition of OhmniLabs expands its capabilities beyond traditional warehouse settings.

Upsides

Increased demand for warehouse automation due to e-commerce growth boosts Symbotic's market potential.
AI-driven robotics interest from major companies like Amazon enhances Symbotic's industry relevance.
Symbotic's expansion in Georgia creates 300 jobs, strengthening its operational capacity.

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