Director of Engineering - Automation

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Logistics • Robotics
Reinvent the Warehouse & Reimagine the Supply Chain®
The Role

Who we are

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.

What we need  

Greenbox Logistics is building an innovative fulfillment network from the ground up—and automation is central to our strategy. As Director of Automation Engineering, you’ll lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of the automation systems that power our facilities. You’ll act as the technical lead for our automation partnership with Symbotic, overseeing joint development workstreams and tailoring their platform to meet Greenbox’s unique requirements. You’ll build and lead the automation team that will be driving the design, construction, and rollout of automation across new and existing sites. 

 

What we do     

GreenBox is pioneering warehousing-as-a-service, offering outsourced warehousing operations and specializing in automated warehousing solutions. Our focus is on the efficient movement of goods in cases and pallets across all sectors, such as wholesale, retail, and general merchandising.       

   

*GreenBox is an independently managed joint venture between Symbotic and Softbank.   

 

What you’ll do 

  • Own the technical relationship with Symbotic, managing collaboration on system enhancements, timelines, and site deployments. 

  • Lead automation initiatives focused on accelerating implementation schedules, lowering costs, and delivering site-specific functionality. 

  • Oversee internal engineering teams responsible for automation design, deployment, and support. 

  • Coordinate closely with site design, operations, and software teams to ensure successful integration and performance. 

  • Identify opportunities to optimize system architecture, reliability, and maintainability. 

  • Support upgrades and enhancements to automation systems already in operation across the GreenBox network. 

What you’ll need 

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related technical field. 

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in automation engineering, robotics, or systems integration, preferably in warehouse or manufacturing environments. 

  • Strong understanding of automated material handling systems and industrial controls. 

  • Demonstrated success managing vendor relationships and cross-functional engineering teams. 

  • Experience deploying complex systems from concept through commissioning. 

Our Environment 

  • Travel is required up to 50% of the time. Employee must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.   

  • The employee is responsible to own a credit card and manage expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.  

 

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About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

 

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. 

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The Company
HQ: Wilmington, MA
2,100 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

The Symbotic story began in 2007 with a bold vision: to solve real-world challenges in the supply chain. Since then, we have combined deep expertise in warehouse operations with breakthrough technology to transform how goods are moved.

Today, Symbotic delivers fully automated, end-to-end supply chain solutions for some of the world’s largest retailers and wholesalers. Our systems integrate advanced robotics and A.I. to address the complexity of modern distribution, helping customers achieve new levels of efficiency, speed, and flexibility.

At the core of our platform is intelligent software that orchestrates fleets of autonomous robots within a high-density structure. This reinvention of warehouse automation enables faster throughput, maximized storage capacity, and precise order accuracy—creating measurable value across the supply chain.

We leverage innovations drawn from fields such as self-driving vehicles, computer vision, data analytics, machine learning, and structural design. to tackle the hardest problems in warehouse logistics. With our solutions, customers can streamline operations, reduce costs, and respond quickly to changing consumer demands.

Why Work With Us

Our robots are responsible for getting food and merchandise to thousands of store shelves across North America. We have both the excitement and ambition of a startup and the benefits of a proven company. We do important work for some of the biggest companies in the world; together we are changing entire industries.

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