System Engineer at Symbotic

Marcy, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Warehouse Automation, Robotics, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or software Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering or related discipline; or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience with automated systems
  • Experience and ability to learn PLC (Allen Bradley, Siemens), Robot (ABB), and Software languages such as SQL, Linux, Python
  • Excellent hands-on experience with assembling, operating, and troubleshooting robotics and electro-mechanical systems
  • Ability to work under pressure and in an environment of changing priorities
  • A desire to learn new equipment and assist team members as needed
  • A high sense of urgency
  • Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to clients and other customer locations
  • Ability to own a credit card and manage submitting expenses for reimbursement on a bi-weekly basis
  • Ability to frequently walk and reach with hands and arms; routinely work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches; stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Compliance with all safety requirements and protocols, including Lock out tag out and fall protection safety protocols
  • Ability to wear proper PPE (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection) as required
  • Ability to climb steep stairs into the structure

Responsibilities

  • Monitor health of the automated adapters, vertical lifts, and automated robotic vehicles
  • Troubleshoot advanced system and operational issues
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to site teams and customers
  • Document and report issues to engineering teams and work with them on a solution
  • Train and assist operators on overall system including automated adapters, vertical lifts, automated robotic vehicles, warehouse management systems, and other IT problems
  • Step in and effectively backfill key Symbotic on-site roles
  • Partner heavily with customers and other internal and external clients
  • Assist in escalation as required to support teams to solve production impacting problems
  • Participate in the initiatives for continuous improvement, standardization, and improvement of the warehouse automation solution, in a context of change focused on production
  • Ensure that the safety commitments in compliance with OSHA, Symbotic, and customers’ processes and procedures are met daily
  • Run the system control center to ensure critical issues are communicated to cross-functional teams for best system performance
  • Drive CI (continuous improvement) and troubleshooting projects by identifying root cause issues and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive execution of performance criteria of the system

Skills

System Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Robotics
Warehouse Management Systems
Continuous Improvement
Root Cause Analysis
Technical Communication
Training
Automation

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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