{"id":1147582,"url":"https://alion.io/job/symbotic-system-engineer-10","title":"System Engineer","company":{"id":5383,"name":"Symbotic","domain":"symbotic.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/symbotic","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":81,"open_postings":4,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.75,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":35,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Brookhaven, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":71000,"max":97900,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":97900},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"SQL","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T16:02:50Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T19:49:13Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"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 for a System Engineer to join our Operations team within our Site Operations organization. Your job will be to support the reliability, availability, performance, and overall health of automated warehouse systems in a live production environment.\nWhat we do\nThe Site Operations team is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of Symbotic's automated warehouse systems. Working alongside maintenance, operations, and technical teams, the organization supports system uptime, equipment reliability, issue resolution, and ongoing operational excellence for customer sites. The team serves as the front line of technical execution, helping customers maximize the performance of highly automated systems that include robotics, conveyors, lifts, sensors, motors, and control systems.\nWhat you'll do\nMonitor and maintain the health and performance of automated warehouse systems, including conveyors, lifts, robotic vehicles, motors, sensors, and PLC-controlled equipment.\nPerform advanced electrical, mechanical, and automation troubleshooting to resolve equipment and production-impacting issues.\nDiagnose failures involving PLCs, VFDs, AC/DC motors, servo motors, sensors, and control hardware.\nExecute preventive and corrective maintenance activities to improve system reliability and uptime.\nUtilize system alarms, logs, dashboards, and data analysis tools to identify root causes and recurring issues.\nServe as a technical escalation point during system disruptions and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to restore performance.\nEnsure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, electrical safety, and Symbotic safety standards while supporting critical on-site operational needs.\nWhat you'll need\nMinimum of 1 year of related experience or equivalent work experience.\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.\nHands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, preferably Allen-Bradley platforms.\nExperience diagnosing and supporting VFDs, AC/DC motors, servo motors, sensors, and automated material handling equipment.\nWorking knowledge of SQL, Python, and Linux for diagnostics, log review, and system interaction.\nExperience maintaining automated systems such as conveyors, vertical lifts, AS/RS equipment, robotics, or other electro-mechanical systems.\nStrong troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills within an industrial production environment.\nOur Environment\nUp to [RECRUITER: INSERT TRAVEL %] of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ.\nEmployees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.\nAbout Symbotic\nSymbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.\nWe are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work - for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.\nWe do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.\nThe base range for this position in the posted location is $71,000.00 - $97,900.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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