Field Engineer

Symbotic

Field Engineer responsible for on-site automation installations at Symbotic. Leading technical teams and ensuring safe and timely project execution across various sites.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeMassachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $101,000 - $138,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, escalate, 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or related field required
Minimum of 3 years 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
401K
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation installationelectrical installationindustrial automationroboticsASRSlarge-scale capital equipment installationsperformance testingfield verificationchecklistscommissioning readiness

Soft Skills

leadershipdecision makingaccountabilitycommunicationproblem solvingteam managementrisk managementcollaborationinfluenceadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering