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
The Layout Engineering Project Manager will work with cross-functional leaders including product development, supply chain, installation, commissioning, operations, finance, quality, suppliers, and the customers to plan and implement automation solutions at client sites. The nature of assigned projects can vary widely and may include process development, process improvement, new product introduction, or a retrofit to an existing system. Success in this role requires close collaboration with customer sites, internal Symbotic teams, fabricators, and key stakeholders, as well as a strong on-site presence to ensure seamless execution.
The person in this position will balance the operational needs of the installation team with the complexities of managing highly integrated, customer-facing projects. Leveraging technical expertise, problem-solving skills, business acumen, and creativity, they will develop and implement innovative solutions to drive efficiency and enhance customer outcomes.
This is a remote, field-based position. For this role, we’re seeking someone located in the Western time zone to enable effective on-site collaboration with current team members in the region. Travel to site locations within the region will be required
What we do
The System Layout Engineering team is part of the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Organization, which is responsible for developing the customer’s warehouse layout, facilitating supply chain execution, and delivering world-class support to the installation team. The System Layout Engineering team drives warehouse design excellence through the incorporation of internal and external customer feedback with a consistent focus on reducing costs for both material and project execution lead times.
What you’ll do
Develop and manage project charters, baseline metrics, data collection plans, and proof-of-concepts to validate project deliverables.
Ensure successful planning, development, execution, acceptance, and post-implementation in accordance with project objectives.
Develop KPIs for each assigned initiative, focusing on scope, schedule, cost, delivery, service, and quality.
Facilitate the resolution of issues, risks, and challenges that surface in the deployment process.
Identify opportunities for process automation, improved scalability, and efficiency within the installation team.
Lead weekly cross-functional meetings to review project progress, issues, and risks.
Provide regular updates to business stakeholders and leadership on project progress and impact.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure CI-driven ideas are integrated into design and documentation through engineering changes.
Ensure timely execution of approved engineering changes across all installation sites, including retroactive implementation at past sites.
Provide ongoing support and guidance to installation teams, troubleshooting design and material delivery issues as needed.
Document and share best practices, process improvements, and innovative approaches across the installation organization.
Foster a culture focused on transparency, speed of decision-making, and a synchronized partnership within cross-functional team.
What you’ll need
Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline, construction management, or equivalent years of experience.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in industrial/robotic automation installation projects.
Ability to implement creative solutions, deliver projects to scope, schedule, and budget.
Skills to identify problems, potential risks, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to successfully implement change initiatives with minimal disruption and maximum adoption.
Good negotiation and relationship skills, both in directing the technical team and ability to manage and reach solutions to competing priorities.
Experience leveraging business intelligence tools to provide insightful metrics.
Process oriented, lean focused, methodical, detail-oriented, and proactive.
Preferred to have: PMP cert, Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen cert, working knowledge of Jira, Smartsheet, and SAP.
Ability to travel up to 60% of the time.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
Our Environment
This is a remote, field-based position. For this role, we’re seeking someone located in the Western time zone to enable effective on-site collaboration with current team members in the region. Travel to site locations within the region will be required
Own a credit card and manage expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
Routinely: walk up/down the steep stairs to navigate the automation structure; work at heights above 45 feet, near railings that are high off the ground; work within restrictive areas of 24 inches to stand; work in temps ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit; lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Approximately 75% of site time will be spent on a construction site with PPE required (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection, e.g., safety harness).
Comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation lock-out tag-out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.
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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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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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