{"id":1402206,"url":"https://alion.io/job/symbotic-sr-automation-maintenance-manager-2","title":"Sr. Automation Maintenance Manager","company":{"id":5383,"name":"Symbotic","domain":"symbotic.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/symbotic","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":90,"open_postings":5,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.4,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":41,"computed_at":"2026-10-19T05:45:15Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Tlaxcala, Mexico"],"countries":["MX"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":24000,"max_usd":57000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":4263},"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-28T16:11:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-28","last_verified_at":"2026-10-20T00:00:58Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":21,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":21},"description":"Who we are\nWith its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system - reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.\nWhat we need\nSymbotic is seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations for Symbotic’s advanced robotic and automation systems within a high-volume customer distribution center. This leader is responsible for ensuring maximum uptime, system reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness across a complex network of bots, lifts, conveyors, controls, and supporting infrastructure.\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with strong electro-mechanical skills and proven experience directing maintenance teams in automated or manufacturing environments. This role drives preventive and corrective maintenance programs, continuous improvement initiatives, safety compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure stable, efficient, and safe system performance. The Automation Maintenance Manager will develop and empower a high-performing technical team while partnering with operations and engineering to deliver best-in-class automation availability and throughput.\nWhat you'll do\nLead maintenance operations to ensure uptime, reliability, and performance of automation systems, robotics, and bots.\nManage, develop and meet preventive and corrective maintenance programs for bots, robotic systems, and automation infrastructure including Symbotic’s maintenance program through effective training, delegation, and accountability for technicians and leads supervising maintenance technicians and leads, including assigning work, establishing schedules, and ensuring shift coverage using CMMS tools and best practices.\nImplement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, reduce downtime, and strengthen reliability coordinating initiatives that reduce maintenance and operating costs while maintaining high equipment performance.\nCollaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, SRTE, and customer teams to support automation and operational goals.\nConduct safety training, safety observations, and reinforce a strong safety culture across maintenance teams.\nCoach maintenance team members to support technical skill development, troubleshooting capability, and professional growth.\nPlan, schedule, and monitor the timely completion of maintenance work orders.\nApply root-cause analysis and corrective-action processes to address equipment failures and recurring system issues.\nPartner with vendors and subcontractors when required to support repairs, upgrades, and specialized maintenance tasks.\nPurchase and manage inventory of materials, parts, and supplies to maintain necessary stock levels.\nMaintain accurate maintenance records, documentation, and reporting to support compliance and continuous improvement.\nLead troubleshooting efforts and facilitate structured problem-solving for robotic and automation systems.\nMaintain work areas according to housekeeping and 5S standards to ensure a clean, organized maintenance environment.\nPerform additional duties as required by leadership.\nBusiness English fluent.\nWhat you'll need\nAssociate or bachelor's degree in a technical or related field (or equivalent work experience).\nMinimum 7 years of maintenance, automation, or manufacturing experience, including team supervision.\nStrong electro-mechanical skills, advanced troubleshooting capability, and proficiency with CMMS platforms, Maximo preferred.\nTechnical experience and troubleshooting PLC’s, Servo Drives, optical, laser inductive and capacitive sensors, complex ethernet automation networks (Rockwell), ABB and mechanical transference systems.\nProven ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.\nExperience supervising maintenance teams and providing structured coaching and performance development.\nProficiency in preventive maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checks, electrical measurements, and mechanical inspections.\nAbility to work independently while following established procedures, manuals, and safety protocols.\nStrong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced automation environment.\nStrong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.\nReceptive to feedback and able to maintain a positive, team-oriented approach.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer literacy.\nOur Environment\nUp to 10% of travel may be required; travel during onboarding/training will be up to 60%. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.\nThe employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed bi-weekly.\nSite-based position.\nAbility to climb stairs and work in heights.\nThe employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.\nThe employee frequently needs to work at heights of up to 45 feet and in confined spaces as narrow as 24 inches. This includes tasks that require standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.\nThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds\nMust adhere to all safety requirements and protocols, including but not limited to Lockout/Tagout and fall protection safety protocols.\nYou will need to climb steep stairs to access the structure and may be required to regularly walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation setup.\nYou will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground\nSubject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32°.\nLo que necesitamos\nSymbotic está buscando un(a) Gerente Senior de Mantenimiento de Automatización altamente calificado(a) para liderar las operaciones de mantenimiento de los avanzados sistemas robóticos y de automatización de Symbotic dentro de un centro de distribución de alto volumen. Será responsable de garantizar el máximo tiempo de actividad, la confiabilidad del sistema y la efectividad general de los equipos en una compleja red de robots, elevadores, transportadores, controles e infraestructura de soporte.\nEl candidato ideal es un experto técnico práctico con sólidas habilidades electromecánicas y experiencia comprobada liderando equipos de mantenimiento en entornos automatizados o de manufactura. Esta posición impulsa programas de mantenimiento preventivo y correctivo, iniciativas de mejora continua, cumplimiento de normas de seguridad y colaboración multifuncional para garantizar un funcionamiento estable, eficiente y seguro del sistema. El/la Gerente de Mantenimiento de Automatización desarrollará y fortalecerá un equipo técnico de alto desempeño, colaborando con Operaciones e Ingeniería para ofrecer la mejor disponibilidad y rendimiento de los sistemas de automatización.\nLo que harás\nLiderar las operaciones de mantenimiento para garantizar el tiempo de actividad, la confiabilidad y el rendimiento de los sistemas de automatización, robótica y robots.\nGestionar, desarrollar y cumplir con los programas de mantenimiento preventivo y correctivo para robots, sistemas robóticos e infraestructura de automatización, incluyendo el programa de mantenimiento de Symbotic mediante capacitación efectiva, delegación y rendición de cuentas para técnicos y líderes.\nSupervisar a técnicos y líderes de mantenimiento, asignando trabajo, estableciendo horarios y asegurando la cobertura de turnos utilizando herramientas CMMS y mejores prácticas.\nImplementar iniciativas de mejora continua para optimizar el rendimiento de los sistemas, reducir tiempos de inactividad y fortalecer la confiabilidad.\nCoordinar iniciativas que reduzcan los costos de mantenimiento y operación, manteniendo un alto desempeño de los equipos.\nColaborar de forma multifuncional con Operaciones, Ingeniería, SRTE y equipos del cliente para apoyar los objetivos operativos y de automatización.\nRealizar capacitaciones de seguridad, observaciones de seguridad y promover una sólida cultura de seguridad dentro de los equipos de mantenimiento.\nCapacitar y desarrollar a los miembros del equipo para fortalecer habilidades técnicas, capacidades de diagnóstico y crecimiento profesional.\nPlanificar, programar y supervisar la finalización oportuna de las órdenes de trabajo de mantenimiento.\nAplicar análisis de causa raíz y procesos de acción correctiva para abordar fallas de equipos y problemas recurrentes del sistema.\nTrabajar con proveedores y subcontratistas cuando sea necesario para reparaciones, actualizaciones y tareas especializadas de mantenimiento.\nComprar y administrar inventario de materiales, piezas y suministros para mantener niveles adecuados de existencias.\nMantener registros, documentación e informes de mantenimiento precisos para apoyar el cumplimiento normativo y la mejora continua.\nLiderar esfuerzos de diagnóstico y facilitar la resolución estructurada de problemas en sistemas robóticos y de automatización.\nMantener las áreas de trabajo de acuerdo con los estándares de orden y limpieza (5S).\nRealizar funciones adicionales según lo requiera la dirección.\nInglés de negocios fluido.\nLo que necesitarás\nTítulo de asociado o licenciatura en un campo técnico o relacionado (o experiencia laboral equivalente).\nMínimo 7 años de experiencia en mantenimiento, automatización o manufactura, incluyendo supervisión de equipos.\nSólidas habilidades electromecánicas, capacidad avanzada de diagnóstico y experiencia con plataformas CMMS (preferentemente Maximo).\nExperiencia técnica y de resolución de problemas con:PLCs\nServodrives\nSensores ópticos, láser, inductivos y capacitivos\nRedes complejas de automatización Ethernet (Rockwell)\nRobots ABB\nSistemas mecánicos de transferencia\n\nCapacidad comprobada para liderar equipos, comunicarse eficazmente e impulsar iniciativas de mejora continua.\nExperiencia supervisando equipos de mantenimiento y brindando desarrollo y coaching estructurado.\nDominio de tareas de mantenimiento preventivo como limpieza, lubricación, verificaciones de tolerancias, mediciones eléctricas e inspecciones mecánicas.\nCapacidad para trabajar de forma independiente siguiendo procedimientos, manuales y protocolos de seguridad establecidos.\nAlto sentido de urgencia y capacidad de priorizar en un entorno de automatización dinámico.\nExcelentes habilidades de comunicación escrita, verbal y visual.\nReceptivo(a) a la retroalimentación y con una actitud positiva orientada al trabajo en equipo.\nDominio de Microsoft Office y conocimientos generales de informática.\nNuestro entorno\nHasta un 10% de viajes; durante la capacitación e incorporación inicial, los viajes pueden llegar hasta un 60%.\nDebe contar con licencia de conducir válida y capacidad para conducir y/o viajar en avión a ubicaciones de clientes y otras instalaciones.\nEl empleado es responsable de contar con una tarjeta de crédito personal para la gestión de gastos, los cuales serán reembolsados quincenalmente.\nPuesto basado en sitio.\nCapacidad para subir escaleras y trabajar en alturas.\nSe requiere caminar con frecuencia y alcanzar objetos con las manos y los brazos.\nSe trabajará frecuentemente en alturas de hasta 45 pies (13.7 metros) y en espacios confinados de hasta 24 pulgadas (61 cm) de ancho.\nLas tareas pueden incluir permanecer de pie, subir, equilibrarse, inclinarse, arrodillarse, agacharse o gatear.\nDebe poder levantar y/o mover regularmente hasta 50 libras (22.7 kg).\nDebe cumplir con todos los requisitos y protocolos de seguridad, incluidos Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) y protección contra caídas.\nSerá necesario subir escaleras empinadas para acceder a las estructuras y desplazarse regularmente por el sistema automatizado.\nTrabajará regularmente cerca de barand...","description_format":"text","description_chars":13558,"description_truncated":true,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":7,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Upper-Intermediate (B2)","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Transportation & Logistics","Warehousing","Logistics & Warehouse Robotics"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-28T16:11:00Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":78,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.867,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":20,"expected_fill_days":41,"reasons":["conf:22","velocity","win:mid","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-19T05:45:15Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/symbotic-sr-automation-maintenance-manager-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/symbotic-sr-automation-maintenance-manager-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-20T02:59:36Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3279,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-21T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":5383},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=5383"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fsymbotic-sr-automation-maintenance-manager-2"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fsymbotic-sr-automation-maintenance-manager-2"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fsymbotic-sr-automation-maintenance-manager-2"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/symbotic-sr-automation-maintenance-manager-2\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fsymbotic-sr-automation-maintenance-manager-2"}]}