Product Manager
Listed on 2025-12-27
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Engineering
Robotics, Systems Engineer
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 aProduct Manager with a strong technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or roboticsto lead the development and continuous improvement of our automation and material handling product lines. The Product Manager will bridge the gap between engineering, sales, and operations—owning the product roadmap, defining feature priorities, and ensuring that our products delivermaximumcustomer value.
What we doThe Cell Engineering team at Symboticis responsible fordevelopingthe roboticwork cells and automation equipment that enable us to palletize, depalletize, and manipulate products and cases. The team develops equipment in-house but also works with 3rd party suppliers and design partners to specify complete material handling solutions.
What you’ll doDefine andmaintainthe long-term vision and roadmap for robotic and automation systems (conveyors, sorters, palletizing/depalletizing cells, etc.).
Conduct market and competitive analysis toidentifyopportunities for innovation and differentiation.
Create, manage, and prioritize the product backlogof bug fixes, enhancements, and new feature requests.
Work closely with engineering teams to refine requirements, define acceptance criteria, and ensuretimelydelivery of high-impact features.
Balance technical debt reduction with new product development priorities.
Collaborate with sales and marketing to support product positioning, pricing, and launch activities.
Communicate product plans, status, and decisions to stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Leverage a background in electrical, mechanical, or robotics engineering to understand system design, integration challenges, and automation technologies.
Support engineering teams with informed trade-off decisions between cost, complexity, and performance.
Manage product lifecycle from concept through release, deployment, and continuous improvement.
Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for system reliability, cost, and customer satisfaction.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, ora related field.
Minimum of 8years of experienceinproduct managementorengineeringwithin industrial automation, robotics, or material handling.
Strong understanding ofconveyors, sortation systems, ASRS, robotic palletizing/depalletizing,and related technologies.
Proven experience managing product backlogs and feature roadmaps using tools such asJira,and Trello.
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision-making mindset.
Experience with
PLC, controls, or motion systems integration.Familiarity with
Lean manufacturing,Industry 4.0, orIoT-enabledautomation solutions.
Up to 10% of travel may be required . Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
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About SymboticSymbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency.
As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit
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