Co-Op- System Engineer

Symbotic • USA Palestine, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a Co-Op- System Engineer to join our Site Operations team within our Customer Operations organization. Your job will be to support the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of our robotic material handling system while developing hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software technologies. The Site Operations team leads the day-to-day operation and support of Symbotic's automated material handling systems at customer sites. The team partners closely with onsite customers and cross-functional engineering and support teams to troubleshoot issues, maintain safe operations, improve system performance, and deliver reliable automation solutions.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of robotics, automation, electromechanical systems, controls, or industrial operations.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: PLCs, SQL, Linux, Python, Power BI, Excel, data visualization, or continuous improvement practices.
• Hands-on interest or experience assembling, operating, testing, or troubleshooting robotics and electromechanical equipment through coursework, projects, clubs, or prior work.
• Ability to analyze data, organize findings, and translate observations into practical recommendations or actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly to different audiences.
• Curiosity, a bias for action, and willingness to ask questions, learn unfamiliar equipment, and contribute in a fast-paced customer-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system health and help troubleshoot advanced operational, mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software-related issues.
• Shadow experienced System Engineers, learn end-to-end material flow, and progressively support assigned system tickets and site activities.
• Analyze system alarms, performance metrics, and operational data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Document issues clearly, communicate technical concepts to site teams and customers, and partner with engineering and support teams on solutions.
• Assist with escalations for production-impacting problems and help coordinate follow-up actions through resolution.
• Own a scoped continuous improvement project that uses site data to address a recurring operational need and measure results.
• Follow OSHA, Symbotic, and customer safety processes and procedures while working in an active warehouse environment.

Benefits

• Symbotic offers transportation and housing benefits for students who meet our relocation requirements.
• medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern