# System Engineer at Symbotic

- Company: Symbotic
- What the company does: Discover Symbotic’s end-to-end warehouse automation solutions trusted by leading retailers and distributors. Backed by SoftBank VF.
- Company website: https://www.symbotic.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: USA Red Bluff, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-29
- Apply by: 2026-11-13
- Apply: https://symbotic.wd504.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Symbotic/job/USA-Red-Bluff-CA/System-Engineer_R8141-1?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/symbotic-system-engineer-4/

## About the role

Symbotic is seeking a System Engineer to support the day-to-day reliability, availability, and performance of our automated warehouse systems in a live production environment. This role is hands-on and operational in nature, aligned closely with a Maintenance Engineer or Lead Automation Technician profile. The System Engineer focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and stabilizing complex electro-mechanical and automated systems to ensure safe, consistent system uptime. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley, focused on diagnostics and troubleshooting (not heavy programming)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with VFDs, including diagnosing speed, torque, and drive-related issues
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with AC and DC motors
- Hands-on experience with automated systems such as conveyor systems, conveyor belts, vertical lifts, and motor-driven equipment
- Experience supporting autonomous or semi-autonomous systems, including conveyors, lifts, AS/RS, robotics, servo motors, or 480V systems


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