Senior Industrial Controls Engineer

Symbotic

Senior Industrial Controls Engineer leading R&D efforts and new product development for automation systems at Symbotic. Involved in hands-on lab environment and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $149,000 - $204,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position will lead R&D efforts and drive new product development in a hands-on lab/shop environment.
Lead the development and simulation efforts for new control system functionalities from ground up design and modifications to existing control system code.
Spearhead the development of new control system functionalities and modifications, leveraging advanced techniques and tools to drive innovation.
Collaborate with developing standard code libraries for use within Symbotic control systems to control new and existing automation systems.
Assist in developing best practices and standards for future control system programming.
Actively participate in design reviews for technical solutions within existing architectures.
Conduct thorough root cause analysis to identify technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.
Document research findings, development processes, and simulation results to capture valuable insights and facilitate knowledge sharing within the R&D team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineer, Computer science or in a related discipline.
Knowledge of Power Systems and Servo Controls to design coordinated motion control systems.
Experience with AC/DC Drive Control Architecture.
10+ years’ Design and Implementation of Industrial Control Systems using PLC, HMIs, Industrial Robotics, and VFD/Servo Drives.
10+ years’ in ground up Programming of PLCs, HMIs, and related equipment for Industrial Control Systems. (Rockwell Automation products preferred)
Experience within the Material Handling Industry (Prior Integrator or OEM experience preferred)
Expert level experience in Rockwell Integrated Architecture (ControlLogix, GuardLogix, CompactLogix, Powerflex VFDs, Kinetix Servos)
Expert level of Industrial Automation network technology.
Experience developing and programming HMI applications. (Ignition8, FactoryTalk ME/SE)
Able to understand and read electrical and mechanical schematics.
Hands on approach to testing and commissioning Industrial Control Systems.
Strong background in troubleshooting complex automated system.
Experience with JIRA and agile methodology.
Knowledge in Inductive Automation products is a plus.
Knowledge of ABB, Schneider Elec, Bosch Motion Control Solutions is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
disability
401K
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

Industrial Control SystemsPLC ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentAC/DC Drive Control ArchitectureRockwell Integrated ArchitecturePower SystemsServo ControlsIndustrial RoboticsVFD/Servo DrivesTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationRoot Cause AnalysisDocumentationKnowledge SharingInnovationBest Practices DevelopmentDesign Review ParticipationHands-on ApproachProblem Solving