Advanced System Test Engineer, Mechatronics; Cell

Overview

Symbotic is an AI‑powered robotics platform that changes how consumer goods move through supply chains, orchestrating advanced robots in a high‑density, end‑to‑end warehouse automation system.

We are looking for an Advanced System Test Engineer to join our System Test team within the Hardware Engineering organization. The role focuses on developing test strategies, validation methods, and custom test equipment for Symbotic’s warehouse automation systems and adapter cell technologies, ensuring new products, controls releases, and component performance meet reliability and quality standards before deployment.

• Write and execute test plans ranging from component‑level validation through full system‑level equipment testing.
• Design and implement test methods for internal production teams and external supplier partners.
• Execute functional, regression, reliability, and recovery testing while delivering accurate results on schedule.
• Verify new PLC software releases and perform regression testing for bug fixes and controls updates.
• Develop and commission manual and automated test fixtures, including electrical panels, controls hardware, and data acquisition systems.
• Produce schematics, panel layouts, and PLC code for fixtures using tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or Solid Works.
• Drive structured root cause analysis of complex system issues and translate large data sets into clear engineering recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with industrial motion control, automation systems, or complex electromechanical equipment.
• Strong technical background with Rockwell Automation controls platforms, PLC systems, and industrial hardware integration.
• Experience with industrial networking and distributed controls systems, including Ethernet/IP architectures.
• Experience planning and executing multiple test methodologies—functional, regression, reliability, and recovery testing—in physical environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose complex multidisciplinary issues.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and present technical data clearly.

• Experience with industrial robotics and machine vision systems.
• Familiarity with Raspberry Pi or Arduino platforms for prototyping or controls applications.
• Experience with Jira or similar issue tracking tools.

• Up to 10% travel may be required to support suppliers, customer sites, or other company locations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by car or air as needed.
• Ability to work onsite in a hands‑on engineering lab or warehouse environment supporting live automation systems.

Symbotic is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

The base salary range for this position is $ – $. Total compensation includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and other benefits.