Field Engineer

Field Engineer

Time type: Full time

Location: USA Remote & Travel

With its AI-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.

Symbotic is seeking a Field Engineer 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. 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.

• 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 of 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 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.
• Employee responsible for a credit card and managing expenses personally for reimbursement on a bi‑weekly basis.
• Position requires frequent walking, reaching with hands and arms, work at heights up to 45 feet, and traversing restrictive areas up to 24 inches. Regular lifting or moving up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including Lockout‑Tagout and fall protection safety protocols.
• Approximately 80% of time will be spent on a construction site with PPE required (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection harness).
• Work may involve steep stairs, railings high off the ground, and exposure to varying weather and temperature conditions ranging from 32°F to 105°F.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $ - $, though pay may vary based on experience and skills. Compensation includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO, and additional benefits.