Lead Automation Maintenance Technician

Exol•Brooksville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Symbotic is an automation technology leader that uses its A.I.-powered robotic platform to transform the supply chain. The company's intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system, aiming to reinvent warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed, and flexibility. Symbotic is seeking a Lead Automation Maintenance Technician to head a team responsible for maintaining and repairing cutting-edge automated and robotic systems. This role involves becoming an expert in Symbotic's automation technology, including Automated Adapters, Vertical Lifts, and robotic vehicles. The Lead Technician will ensure the continuous operation and maintenance of automated adapters and their interfaces within the Symbotic structure, and will also provide training and support to team members on system operations and maintenance. This position is a key part of the Customer Operations organization, which oversees the daily operations of Symbotic's robotic material handling systems and collaborates with onsite customers to achieve operational excellence in quality, safety, and system performance.

Requirements

Associate degree and/or certification in electronics, automotive, automation, manufacturing or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical automation systems.
Be proficient in performing all Inspection functions.
Strong electro-mechanical skills.
Strong experience with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) knowledge and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections on systems associated with Automated Storage and Retrieval System of automated robotic vehicles and Automated Adapters/ Lifts.
Support and lead continuous operation by adjusting, calibrating, repairing, replacing or modifying system components.
Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system, through means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour.
Troubleshoot automated robotic vehicle anomalies and stoppages using schematic and wiring diagrams as well as advanced test equipment. In addition to troubleshooting skills in electro-mechanical diagrams.
Ensure quality maintenance and complete documentation via the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Effective communication of production impacting problems and suggested actions, including approximate time required for corrective and emergency maintenance to required team members.
Responsible for cleanup of equipment and removal of replaced parts from work areas after repairs are completed.
Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the Symbotic Matrix select system to include working in restrictive environments.
Responsible for minor utility work such as machining holes, brackets; cutting steel; aligning sensors; attaching Unistrut; etc.).
Other duties as assigned.