Discover Symbotic’s end-to-end warehouse automation solutions trusted by leading retailers and distributors. Backed by SoftBank VF.
About the role
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.
What they're looking for
- 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
More about this role
With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
Symbotic is seeking a Senior Manager, 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.
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.
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