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About the Internship:This internship is a hands on field leadership/onsite execution leadership experience. It will continue to build and develop valuable skills learned in the military and help transfer them into technical industries:Advanced Field Leadership & Cross-Functional Execution Under PressureMore specifically, this internship would rapidly develop someone in:1. Leading Without Formal Authority (the single biggest skill)• Directing electricians, install techs, and other third-party contractors.• Influencing multi-vendor, multi-discipline teams through persuasion, technical credibility, clear communication, and relationship-building rather than formal power.• This is an extremely rare and high-value skill that separates good technical people from future leaders and project directors.2. Real-time Problem Solving & Decision-Making in Ambiguous, High-Stakes Environments• Making fast decisions when schedules slip, issues pop up, or conditions change on a live construction/installation site.• Balancing safety, quality, cost, and schedule in real time.• Learning to own the consequences of those decisions (including cost and schedule impact of changes/rework).3. On-Site Technical Execution & System-Level Thinking• Hands-on validation of automation installations (adapter cells, controls, etc.).• Understanding how complex electro-mechanical systems come together in the field.• Developing a strong sense for what "commissioning-ready" actually looks like and how to minimize costly rework.4. Risk Management & Schedule Ownership• Identifying installation-driven risks early.• Driving recovery plans when things go sideways.• Managing tradeoffs between cost, quality, and speed.5. Contractor & Team Performance Management• Holding external contractors accountable for productivity and quality without being their direct boss.• Driving accountability through influence, clear expectations, and escalation when needed.Bonus long-term skills it builds:• Lessons-learned discipline — turning every site into institutional knowledge for the next one.• Cross-functional collaboration — working daily with Project Management, Engineering, Safety, and Commissioning.Who would benefit most from this role?Someone transitioning from the military who wants to move into project leadership, field operations, or installation management. After 1–2 years doing this successfully, they would be well-positioned for roles like Site Installation Manager, Commissioning Manager, or broader Project/Program Manager positions in automation, robotics, manufacturing, or construction.In short: This job teaches you how to get complex technical things built correctly, safely, and on time when you don't control most of the people doing the work — one of the hardest and most respected skills in industry.
Who we are With its AI-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 seeking a Site Installation Lead to serve as a field leader within our Site Installations organization. This role is responsible for owning the safe, high-quality, on-schedule delivery of Symbotic’s automation installation scope on live customer sites, from mobilization through commissioning readiness. This is not a project coordination role — it is a field leadership role that requires hands-on execution, decision-making under pressure, and the ability to lead multi-discipline, multi-vendor teams in fast-paced construction and startup environments. What we do The Site Installation team is responsible for delivering Symbotic’s automation systems on customer sites — turning engineered designs into fully installed, commissioning-ready operations. The organization oversees the full on-site installation lifecycle, including automation equipment, adapter cells, electrical and controls integration, and coordination with structural, racking, and construction partners. Working in close partnership with Project Management, Engineering, Safety, and Commissioning, the Site Installation team ensures that systems are installed safely, at high quality, on schedule, and within budget, setting each site up for a successful startup and long-term performance. What you’ll do Lead the on-site execution of automation, controls, and adapter-cell installation from mobilization through commissioning readiness. Drive safe, high-quality, on-schedule installation across electricians, controls technicians, commissioning resources, and third-party contractors. Own cell-level readiness for handoff to commissioning with minimal rework and zero safety incidents. Serve as the field authority for Symbotic’s automation installation scope on site. Direct and influence multi-vendor, multi-discipline teams without formal reporting lines. Make real-time decisions when conditions change, issues arise, or schedules are at risk. Identify, escalate, and resolve installation-driven risks impacting schedule, quality, and cost. Own the cost and schedule impact of field changes, rework, and resource tradeoffs within the automation scope. Drive contractor performance, productivity, and accountability. Validate system installation through hands-on field verification, checklists, and performance testing. Ensure each adapter cell and automation area is commissioning-ready with defects resolved and documentation complete. Capture lessons learned and apply them to future sites. Partner closely with the Site Installation Manager, Project Management, Engineering, Safety, and Commissioning to ensure overall site success. Lead automation-specific kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and recovery plans. What you’ll need Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or related field required. Minimum of 3 years trade experience in electrical installation, automation installation, industrial automation, robotics/ASRS, or large-scale capital equipment installations required. Demonstrated site-level ownership of live installations that goes beyond participation or coordination Experience leading electrical, controls, commissioning, and third-party installation teams Strong ability to diagnose design vs. process vs. execution issues in the field Proven ability to make decisions, hold teams accountable, and deliver under pressure Strong communication skills with engineers, project managers, customers, vendors, contractors and senior leadership Our Environment Hybrid, travel-based position. Access to major airport preferred. Travel is required up to 80% 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. 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 responsible to own a credit card and manage expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis. 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 80% 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.
US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force
Three options for locations:- Midway, Tennessee- New Braunfels, Texas- Grove City, Ohio
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