Field Implementation Lead, Robotics Integration

Company: Symbotic
Location: Melrose Park
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Field Implementation Lead, Robotics IntegrationIs This You? Do you thrive on turning complex plans into operational automation at customer sites? Can you coordinate contractors, commissioning techs, engineers, project managers, and testers while keeping scope, schedule, cost, and quality tightly aligned? If you’re energized by high-visibility work that regularly interfaces with executive leadership, read on. Our Site Installation team within Implementation is responsible for bringing Symbotic automation systems to life in the field—installed as designed, at high quality, on time, and under budget. You’ll collaborate closely with the Symbotic PM and commissioning team to make that happen. Your Core Challenges Own RFIs on site: receive, triage, escalate, and close them within SLA. Track daily progress and commissioning readiness using the Golden Prerequisite (GPR) tool. Translate engineering bulletins into clear scope for contractors and vendors; manage the bulletin matrix and verify completion. Kick off the adapter cell project scope and align stakeholders from day one. Enforce quality standards via checklist 650/630 and secure sign-offs. Validate adapter cell missing material requests; document details and root causes in the missing material matrix. Support FCN validation by reviewing requests, confirming validity, and estimating resources and costs. After mechanical/electrical installation, jump in with hands-on trade support to help commissioning run smoothly for each cell. Run Reliability and Performance checklists to confirm system functionality through commissioning. What Will Set You Up for Success Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or related field. 3 years of trade experience in electrical or automation installation. Experience leading crews and managing trade contractors. Background with industrial/robotic automation and ASRS project environments. Negotiation and relationship skills to balance competing priorities. Comfort with metrics and data analysis to drive continuous improvement. Critical technical thinking to navigate requirements, design choices, and process hurdles. Willingness to travel up to 80%. Travel & Work Style Hybrid, travel-centric position; easy access to a major airport is preferred. Up to 80% travel. Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer sites. Primary office: Wilmington, MA. Expect extended time at customer installation locations when equipment is installed and commissioning is underway.

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