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
We are looking for a Senior ICS and Networking Engineer to join our Industrial Automation team within our Industrial Controls organization. This position will report to the Manager, Industrial Controls Engineering and will play an important part in driving the execution of the PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) development and implementation. The ideal candidate is customer driven and proactive fetching information and discuss with the end user.
What we do
The Industrial Automation team is part of the Industrial Controls organization which develops products for our warehouse automation systems. With a proven track record in industrial control specification, design implementation, standard engineering practices and documentation; their mission is to research new platforms, utilize advanced hardware, and push the limits of technology to build a world-class automation platform that minimizes development time, reduces commissioning time, and eliminates unplanned downtime.
What you’ll do
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Collaborate daily with IT teams as OT lead liaison while working cross-functionally to design OT network – you will need to have a deep understanding of our network topology and design to do this effectively.
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Travel onsite to gain understanding of system, understanding of network, and understanding of industrial controls devices being supported
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Tier4 support for OT network issues
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Elaborate, define, and plan technical work from well-defined objectives, validating requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
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Lead the execution of test strategies, execute test plan, generate test reports, and demonstrate compliance with requirements.
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Lead improvement initiatives, review and approve technical solutions within existing architectures.
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Provide new control system functionalities and modify existing solutions which includes PLC and HMI.
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Collaborate with Release management and perform PLC and HMI updates for the customer, on-site or remotely.
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50% Travel Required - Various customer locations (Canada and United States).
What you’ll need
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or Automation Engineer or Computer science or in a related discipline.
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Knowledge of Power Systems to design drive controls.
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Experience with AC/DC Drive Control Architecture.
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Minimum 8 years of experience in automated systems engineering- Design & Implementation of Industrial Control systems using PLCs, HMIs, and Drives.
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Minimum 8 years of Programming PLCs, HMIs, and related equipment for Industrial Control Systems.
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Advanced experience programming Rockwell PLC’s (ControlLogix, GuardLogix).
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Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking including but not limited to VLANs, QoS, Subnets, Routing, IGMP snooping, PTP, NAT, STP, RPI
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Strong understanding of the Ethernet/IP protocol and building a resilient OT network that supports it
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Experience with Stratix, Cisco, and Hirschmann switches preferred. Specifically, configuration through the console.
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Advanced knowledge of Industrial networks.
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Experience developing and programming Human Machine Interface (Ignition 8, FactoryTalk ME/SE).
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Experience working with electrical drawings to perform cross functional review of networking topology for new and existing equipment
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Strong background in troubleshooting complex automated system.
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Experience troubleshooting network configuration issues in a complex environment
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Having experience of organizing a team and prioritizing tasks.
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Experience with Wireshark preferred
Our Environment
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Up to 50% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
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The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing 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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What We Do
The Symbotic story began in 2007 with a vision and the drive to solve real-world problems. Since then, the company has been on a journey to bring together warehouse operations expertise and groundbreaking technology to revolutionize warehouse automation. We provide end-to-end fully automated supply chain solutions using advanced robotics and A.I. for the world’s largest retailers and wholesalers including Walmart, Albertsons, C&S, UNFI, Target, Giant Tiger in Canada. Our innovation solutions solve complex supply chain challenges.
Why Work With Us
Our robots are responsible for getting food & merchandise to thousands of store shelves across North America. We think of ourselves as a hybrid company, one with the excitement & 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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