Lead Automation Maintenance Technician

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.

What we need 

Symbotic is looking for a Lead Automation Maintenance Technician to lead a team of technicians in maintaining and repairing our cutting-edge automated and robotic systems. In this role, you will become the expert on Symbotic's automation technology, including Automated Adapters, Vertical Lifts, and our fleet of robotic vehicles. You'll be responsible for ensuring the ongoing operation and maintenance of automated adapters and their interfaces within the Symbotic structure. Additionally, you will provide training and support to team members on system operations and maintenance. 

What we do 

The Lead Automation Maintenance Technician is a key member of the Customer Operations organization, which oversees the daily operations of Symbotic's robotic material handling systems. This team is dedicated to achieving operational excellence by collaborating closely with our onsite customers to ensure top-tier quality, safety, and system performance. The Customer Operations organization drives operational excellence by engaging and partnering with our onsite customers to drive best-in-class quality, safety and system performance.   

What you’ll do 

• Perform inspections on systems associated with Automated Storage and Retrieval System of automated robotic vehicles and Automated Adapters/ Lifts. 

• Support and lead continuous operation by adjusting, calibrating, repairing, replacing or modifying system components. 

• Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system, through means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour. 

• Troubleshoot automated robotic vehicle anomalies and stoppages using schematic and wiring diagrams as well as advanced test equipment. In addition to troubleshooting skills in electro-mechanical diagrams. 

• Ensure quality maintenance and complete documentation via the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). 

• Effective communication of production impacting problems and suggested actions, including approximate time required for corrective and emergency maintenance to required team members. 

• Responsible for cleanup of equipment and removal of replaced parts from work areas after repairs are completed. 

• Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the Symbotic Matrix select system to include working in restrictive environments. 

• Responsible for minor utility work such as machining holes, brackets; cutting steel; aligning sensors; attaching Unistrut; etc.). 

• Other duties as assigned. 

What you’ll need  

• Associate degree and/or certification in electronics, automotive, automation, manufacturing or equivalent work experience required.  

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical automation systems. 

• Be proficient in performing all Inspection functions. 

• Strong electro-mechan