Manager, Commissioning Services

What we need

The Manager of Commissioning Services is responsible for managing Team Leads and directing the day-to-day commissioning of robotic cells. The Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning and maintaining schedule, planning, workforce, coordinating the installation, engineering and other commissioning managers. The commissioning manager will be responsible for coordinating hands-off and pre-commissioning validation with installation, schedule commissioning team members and contractor, review performances, maintain site status KPI and prepare reporting.

What we do

The Commissioning team plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful deployment of robotic systems. They are responsible for overseeing the beginning and final stages of system integration, testing, and optimization before the automation solution is put into operation. This team works closely with engineers and technicians to fine-tune robotics and automation systems, ensuring they meet performance standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements. Their expertise in troubleshooting, calibration, and quality control helps Symbotic deliver efficient and reliable robotic solutions to clients across various industries.

What you’ll do

• Partnering with cross functional business leaders to prep, plan, and launch the site commissioning schedule. 

• Managing and building out the budgets for each site and preparing reporting on the progress of commissioning and testing in relation to budget target and goals.

• Manage and lead multiple sites at the commission stage while ensuring projects have proper resources allocation in order to meet target timelines and budgets.

• Present reports on the progress of commissioning and testing to site support team and cross functional leadership partners within Symbotic and for our customers.

• Be a core manager who develops, coaches, and mentors the Site Team Leader and their direct reports.

• Lead daily scrum meetings for the operational team and participate in the site scrum meeting for team leaders and site managers. 

• Participate in various initiatives of continuous production improvement, standardization and improvement of the installation and start-up processes, while ensuring compliance with all health and safety policies. 

• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or in automated production management, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a team leader in the field of automated commissioning systems.

• Expertise in Allen Bradley PLCs, Rockwell Automation platforms, and Siemens PLCs.

• Skilled in HMI development and integration and ABB and Fanuc robots.

• Strong knowledge of Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, and industrial networking protocols.

• Proficient in PanelView Plus or similar interfaces, plus experience with Linux and Windows environments.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, SQL and relational database management.

• Capable of managing multiple tasks, documenting procedures, and providing leadership in problem resolution.

• Proven experience in troubleshooting automated systems.

• Self-starter with the ability to take on increased responsibilities in a fast-paced role.

• Willingness to deepen knowledge of complex systems.

• Excellent team player with the ability to collaborate across engineering teams.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, startup environment.

Our Environment

• Remote, field-based position.

• Travel is required up to 75% of the time. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.

• Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.

• Our main office is in Wilmington, MA. The person taking this position will be required to perform work at our customer installation locations for extended periods of time where equipment is installed and ready for commissioning.

• The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is routinely required to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches. to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.

• Approximately 75% of time will be spent on a construction site with PPE required (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness).

• There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure. You may be required to routinely walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation structure.

• You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground.

• Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.