Symbotic

Manager, Industrial Controls Engineering

Wilmington, MA
May 19, 2026
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Job Description

What we need

Symbotic is seeking a Manager of Industrial Controls Engineering to lead a team of Controls Engineers

responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining PLC-based control software for industrial automation systems. Reporting to the Director of Industrial Control Systems R&D, this role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, project delivery accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

What you’ll do

  • Directly manage a team of 6–8 PLC R&D Controls Engineers, providing day-to-day guidance and technical direction.

  • Own delivery of PLC software milestones across multiple projects and programs.

  • Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, goal setting, and career development planning.

  • Communicate status, risks, and technical tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders.

  • Lead prototyping, testing, validation, and documentation of new control system concepts and electrical designs.

  • Ensure high-quality, reliable, and maintainable PLC software design.

  • Promote best practices in modular programming, version control, diagnostics, and documentation.

  • Drive adoption of AI assisted programming, simulation, Digital Twins, and automated testing.

  • Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex or high-impact issues.

What you’ll need

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.

  • Minimum of 7 years in industrial automation, controls engineering, and people management responsibility.

  • Hands-on expertise with Rockwell Automation PLC platforms, Motion Control, Safety PLC Systems, OT networking, and industrial communication protocols.

  • Experience with HMI/SCADA development, preferably Inductive Automation Ignition software.

  • Exposure to AI assisted PLC code development, simulation tools, Digital Twins, and automated PLC testing.

  • Ability to balance hands-on technical work with people leadership responsibilities.

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

Our environment

  • Up to 60% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ.

  • 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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