Symbotic

Advanced Electrical Engineer, Industrial Controls

Remote
June 4, 2026
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Job Description

What we need

We are looking for an Advanced Electrical Engineer to join our ICS Electrical Hardware team within our Engineering organization. Your job will be to support the design, manufacturing, installation, and continuous improvement of industrial control solutions across Symbotic systems. This role will contribute to new product development, support existing product configurations, and help deliver scalable, high-performing automation systems for customer sites.

What we do

The ICS Electrical Hardware Team is part of the Engineering organization which is responsible for designing and delivering advanced automation and warehouse control solutions that power Symbotic’s autonomous systems. The team supports electrical hardware development, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and ongoing production support while contributing to the design and deployment of new Symbotic products.

What you’ll do

  • Work with the existing electrical team on new product development designs, existing product configurations, and obsolescence issues.

  • Create and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Management within Symbotic’s PLM system.

  • Supervise junior engineers, drafters, and technicians to support the design, documentation, testing, and release of projects.

  • Support production by investigating fabrication failures, technical issues, and field failures.

  • Research and evaluate electro-mechanical components including cables, connectors, and sensors.

  • Define protocols, write test plans, and conduct testing required to validate the safety and effectiveness of designs.

  • Travel to customer sites to support new installations and system deployment activities.

What you’ll need

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent work experience.

  • Minimum of 5 years of Electrical Engineering experience in Industrial Control Systems, with Rockwell product experience preferred.

  • Strong skills using AutoCAD and/or EPlan CAD software.

  • Knowledge of industry standards including NFPA 70 (NEC), UL 508A, NFPA 79, ANSI/NECA 1, and ISO 12100.

  • Experience with Bill of Material creation and Engineering Change Management processes.

  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, AS-i, and EtherCAT.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Our environment

  • Up to 30% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.

  • The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

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