New Grad- System Engineer

Exol•New Braunfels, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a System Engineer to support the day-to-day reliability, availability, and performance of our automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. The System Engineer focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and stabilizing complex electro-mechanical and automated systems to ensure safe, consistent system uptime. This role is not commissioning-focused, not controls-programming-heavy, and not customer-facing, but instead centered on system health, equipment reliability, and technical execution on site. The System Engineer is part of the Customer Operations organization which is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of Symbotic’s robotic material handling system. The Customer Operations organization drives operational excellence by engaging and partnering with our onsite customers to drive best-in-class quality, safety and system performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field
Internship, co-op, academic project, or early career experience with PLCs (preferably Allen-Bradley), VFDs, AC/DC motors, or automated systems.
Exposure to troubleshooting and maintaining automation equipment such as conveyors, lifts, robotics, or electro-mechanical systems.
Basic working knowledge of SQL, Python, or Linux for diagnostics, system interaction, or technical problem-solving.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, with the ability to learn and support complex automation and robotics systems in a fast-paced environment.
Interest in maintenance engineering, automation, or controls-focused career paths.
Ability to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within confined spaces.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Must comply with all PPE, LOTO, fall protection, and electrical safety requirements.
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain the health of automated systems including conveyors, lifts, robotic vehicles, motors, sensors, and PLC-controlled equipment.
Perform electrical, mechanical, and automation troubleshooting to resolve production-impacting issues.
Diagnose failures across PLCs (Allen-Bradley), VFDs, AC/DC motors, servo motors, sensors, and control hardware.
Support and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities on automated equipment.
Utilize system data, alarms, logs, and dashboards to identify fault conditions and recurring issues.
Document maintenance activities, repairs, and findings using CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo) and internal tools.
Act as a technical escalation point during system disruptions or downtime events.
Partner with on-site maintenance, operations, and technical teams to restore and stabilize system performance.
Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to maintenance technicians and operators.
Step in to support critical on-site technical functions as needed to maintain operational continuity.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, electrical safety, and Symbotic safety standards.