Advanced PCB System Designer

Company Overview

Symbotic is a technology leader that uses an AI‑powered robotic and software platform to transform the supply chain, enabling customers in retail, wholesale and food & beverage to move goods with unmatched speed, agility and efficiency. The company’s autonomous robotic systems operate on a high‑density, end‑to‑end environment powered by advanced software orchestration.

We are seeking a PCB Systems Architect – Design & Component Strategy to join the Electrical Engineering team within the Bot Hardware organization. This class‑leader will elevate how the company designs, standardizes and scales PCB systems. The position involves hands‑on design work as well as building systems and standards that enable and accelerate engineering efforts across the organization.

• Enable the Engineering Team – Tool & Library Management: administer and optimize Altium Designer licenses, coordinate upgrades, partner with IT for enterprise‑level tool management; consolidate schematic and layout libraries across environments into a unified Altium ecosystem; establish a unified, authoritative Altium component library linked to the PLM system; develop, document and champion the end‑to‑end process for submitting Altium designs to PLM.
• Component Engineering – Strategy & Lifecycle: drive adoption of automotive‑grade components across new platform designs; build and manage a common component platform strategy to accelerate design reuse and rapid product rollout; lead proactive cost reduction efforts through multi‑vendor qualification and long‑lifecycle component selection; synchronize new part creation workflows between Altium and PLM to eliminate errors and delays; qualify and validate alternate components to ensure supply chain resilience;
  
  own component lifecycle management, monitor end‑of‑life alerts, plan transitions and maintain supply continuity.
• PCB Layout Design – Excellence & Migration: serve as the primary layout designer for PCBA projects, review all new layout designs for quality, reliability and adherence to Symbotic standards; provide layout support to cross‑functional teams; own the migration of legacy designs into Altium and fully integrate them into the design environment; define and enforce layout standards to raise the bar across new product development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with a minimum of five years of hands‑on experience in PCB layout, component engineering or a related hardware discipline.
• Deep expertise in Altium Designer; familiarity with OrCAD Capture and/or Eagle is a strong plus.
• Experience with component engineering, part qualification, lifecycle management and automotive‑grade component selection.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and design‑to‑PLM workflows.
• Strong understanding of signal integrity, power distribution and EMC design principles.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, capable of managing multiple concurrent priorities and a collaborative mindset.
• Nice to have: experience supporting multi‑site or distributed engineering teams, exposure to AGV, robotics or embedded systems hardware design, familiarity with IPC standards and PCB manufacturing processes, experience with ERP/PLM platforms such as Siemens Teamcenter.

• Base salary range: $ – $ (varies by experience).
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(K) and PTO.
• Up to 10% travel may be required; employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client locations.
• Employees are responsible for their own credit card and expense management, with reimbursements issued bi‑weekly.

Symbotic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, age, lawful‑status, citizenship or genetic information. We celebrate diverse perspectives and believe they make us stronger and smarter.