Site Installation Lead

Who we are

With 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.

We are seeking a Site Installations Lead to serve as a field leader within our Site Installations organization. This role is responsible for owning the safe, high-quality, on-schedule delivery of Symbotic’s automation installation scope on live customer sites, from mobilization through commissioning readiness. This is not a project coordination role — it is a field leadership role that requires hands‑on execution, decision‑making under pressure, and the ability to lead multi‑discipline, multi‑vendor teams in fast‑paced construction and startup environments.

The Site Installation team is responsible for delivering Symbotic’s automation systems on customer sites — turning engineered designs into fully installed, commissioning‑ready operations. The organization oversees the full on‑site installation lifecycle, including automation equipment, adapter cells, electrical and controls integration, and coordination with structural, racking, and construction partners. Working in close partnership with Project Management, Engineering, Safety, and Commissioning, the Site Installation team ensures that systems are installed safely, at high quality, on schedule, and within budget, setting each site up for a successful startup and long‑term performance.

• Lead the on-site execution of automation, controls, and adapter‑cell installation from mobilization through commissioning readiness.
• Drive safe, high-quality, on-schedule installation across electricians, controls technicians, commissioning resources, and third‑party contractors.
• Own cell-level readiness for handoff to commissioning with minimal rework and zero safety incidents.
• Serve as the field authority for Symbotic’s automation installation scope on site.
• Direct and influence multi‑vendor, multi‑discipline teams without formal reporting lines.
• Make real‑time decisions when conditions change, issues arise, or schedules are at risk.
• Identify, escape, and resolve installation‑driven risks impacting schedule, quality, and cost.
• Own the cost and schedule impact of field changes, rework, and resource tradeoffs within the automation scope.
• Drive contractor performance, productivity, and accountability.
• Validate system installation through hands‑on field verification, checklists, and performance testing.
• Ensure each adapter cell and automation area is commissioning‑ready with defects resolved and documentation complete.
• Capture lessons learned and apply them to future sites.
• Partner closely with the Site Installation Manager, Project Management, Engineering, Safety, and Commissioning to ensure overall site success.
• Lead automation‑specific kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and recovery plans.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years trade experience in electrical installation, automation installation, industrial automation, robotics/ASRS, or large‑scale capital equipment installations required.
• Demonstrated site‑level ownership of live installations that goes beyond participation or coordination.
• Experience leading electrical, controls, commissioning, and third‑party installation teams.
• Strong ability to diagnose design vs. process vs. execution issues in the field.
• Proven ability to make decisions, hold teams accountable, and deliver under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with engineers, project managers, customers, vendors, contractors and senior leadership.

• Hybrid, travel‑based position. Access to major airport preferred.
• Travel is required up to 80% of the time. Employee must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. Our main office is in Wilmington, MA. The person taking this position will be required to perform work at our customer installation locations for extended periods of time where…