Manager, Industrial Controls Engineering

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its AI-powered robotic and software platform. They are 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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