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Team Lead, Commissioning

Time type: full time Posted on: July 27, 2026 Job requisition id: R4936

What we need

The Commissioning Team Lead is responsible for leading the Commissioning Specialists site team for the commissioning of Symbotics robotic cells. As the Team Lead you will be the key point of contact at our customer site providing daily guidance and technical expertise. You are responsible for customer support during the commissioning stage of the project milestones. The Commissioning Team Lead will be partner with Manager to coordinate hands-off and pre-commissioning validation with installation, schedule commissioning team members and contractor, review performances, maintain site status KPI and prepare reporting.

This is a remote, field-based position supporting regional site commissioning projects. We are seeking candidates located within one of our three U.S. regions — East, Central, or West — with current hiring for all three regions. Team members will be based within their respective time zones to enable effective on-site collaboration with regional team members. Regular travel to site locations within the assigned region is required.

What we do

The commissioning team plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful deployment of robotic systems. They are responsible for overseeing the beginning and final stages of system integration, testing, and optimization before the automation solution is put into operation. This team works closely with engineers and technicians to fine-tune robotics and automation systems, ensuring they meet performance standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements. Their expertise in troubleshooting, calibration, and quality control helps Symbotic deliver efficient and reliable robotic solutions to clients across various industries.

What you'll do

Patriciate in the preparation, planning, and coordination of the site commissioning schedule.
Responsible for the progress of commissioning activities, such as preparing reports on the progress of commissioning and testing.
Be the lead at a site at the commission stage while ensure projects have proper resources allocation in order to meet target timelines and budgets.
Participated in the preparation of performance reports for commissioning and testing to site support team and cross functional business partners.
Coach and mentor site team members and provide technical support for daily activities.
Lead daily scrum meetings for the operational team and participate in the site scrum meeting for team leaders and site managers.
Participate in various initiatives of continuous production improvement, standardization and improvement of the installation and start-up processes, while ensuring compliance with all health and safety policies
Other duties assigned

What you'll need

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automated Production Management, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience leading automated commissioning teams.
Proficiency in PLC systems (Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens) and HMI systems.
Experience with industrial robotics (ABB, Fanuc) and industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical plans and troubleshoot automated systems.
Self-starter with the ability to take on increasing responsibility in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to deepen expertise in complex systems.
Excellent teamwork and collaboration across engineering disciplines.
Adaptability to work in a rapidly evolving startup environment.

Our Environment

Remote, field-based position.
Travel is required up to 75% of the time. Employees 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 for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
Our main office is in Wilmington, MA. The person taking this position will be required to perform work at our customer installation locations for extended periods of time where equipment is installed and ready for commissioning.
The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is routinely required to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches. to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.
Approximately 75% of 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).
There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure. You may be required to routinely walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation structure.
You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground.
Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.

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The base range for this position in the posted location is $101,000.00 - $138,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.

Team Lead, Commissioning