[Hiring] Field PLC Commissioning and Systems Integration Engineer @Symbotic

Role Description

Step into a day on our commissioning team:

• Morning on site: meet with electricians, power up control cabinets, and bring PLCs and HMIs online.
• By midday: load and configure software, validate I/O, and watch first motions as robots and conveyor subsystems wake up.
• In the afternoon: tie our automation into a customer’s WMS, run functionality checks, and use diagnostic tools to chase down a stubborn fault.
• Wrap up by debriefing cross‑functional teammates and planning tomorrow’s test plan.
• This is a remote, field‑based role with travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years in one or more of the following:
  • PLC systems (Rockwell Automation/Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, HMI platforms)
  • Robotics exposure (ABB, Fanuc)
  • Industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET)
  • Interface operators (PanelView Plus)
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.
• Basic SQL and relational database knowledge.
• Comfort with Linux and Windows environments.
• Hands‑on experience with motion control (e.g., VFDs) is a plus.
• Strong remote troubleshooting using Remote Desktop, SSH, and web tools.
• Team‑oriented mindset; calm execution and prioritization under pressure.
• Proficient in PLC troubleshooting skills.

Requirements

• Remote, field‑based position with travel up to 75%; valid driver’s license and ability to drive and/or fly to customer sites required.
• Main office: Wilmington, MA. Expect extended assignments at customer installation locations during commissioning.
• Expense handling: use a personal credit card; reimbursed on a bi‑weekly cadence.

Site conditions and physical demands

• Frequent walking; reaching with hands/arms.
• Regular standing; climbing/balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; routine work at heights up to 45 ft and within restrictive areas of 24 inches.
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout and fall protection.
• Approximately 75% of time on active construction sites with required PPE: hard hat, safety vest, steel‑toe footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, and fall protection (e.g., safety harness).
• Frequent stair climbs within automation structures; routine proximity to railings high above ground level.
• Environmental exposure: protected from weather but not temperature; capable of working between 105° and 32° Fahrenheit.