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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - **Company:** Symbotic LLC - **Location:** Wilmington, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $82,000.0 - $113,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Arduino, Computer Vision, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Big Data, Software Bug Management, Computer Engineering, SolidWorks (CAD), Ethernet, Hardware Design, Issue Tracking Systems, Raspberry Pi, Regression Testing, Rslogix, System Testing, Technical Data Management Systems, Strategies of Testing, Hardware Testing, Information Technology - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fd5d3b14dd29fe0b ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. * Minimum of 5 years of experience working with industrial motion control, automation systems, or complex electromechanical equipment. * Strong technical background with Rockwell Automation controls platforms, PLC systems, and industrial hardware integration. * Experience with industrial networking and distributed controls systems, including Ethernet/IP architectures. * Experience planning and executing multiple test methodologies including functional, regression, reliability, and recovery testing in physical environments. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose complex multidisciplinary issues. * Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and present technical data clearly., * Experience with industrial robotics and machine vision systems. * Familiarity with Raspberry Pi or Arduino platforms for prototyping or controls applications. * Experience with Jira or similar issue tracking tools. Our environment * Up to 10% travel may be required to support suppliers, customer sites, or other company locations. * Valid driver's license and ability to travel by car or air as needed. * Ability to work onsite in a hands-on engineering lab or warehouse environment supporting live automation systems. ## Description We are looking for an Advanced System Test Engineer to join our System Test team within our Hardware Engineering organization. Your job will be to develop testing strategies, validation methods, and custom test equipment supporting Symbotic's warehouse automation systems and adapter cell technologies. This role is critical to ensuring new products, controls releases, and system components meet performance, reliability, and quality standards before deployment. What we do The System Test team is part of our Hardware Engineering organization, which is responsible for validating the performance, reliability, and readiness of Symbotic's warehouse automation platform. This multidisciplinary team develops test strategies, executes design verification, and drives root cause analysis across complex electromechanical systems. System Test works closely with Hardware, Controls, Software, and Supplier partners to ensure products are production-ready and perform reliably in demanding real-world environments. What you'll do * Write and execute test plans ranging from component-level validation through full system-level equipment testing. * Design and implement test methods for internal production teams and external supplier partners. * Execute functional, regression, reliability, and recovery testing while delivering accurate results on schedule. * Verify new PLC software releases and perform regression testing for bug fixes and controls updates. * Develop and commission manual and automated test fixtures, including electrical panels, controls hardware, and data acquisition systems. * Produce schematics, panel layouts, and PLC code for fixtures using tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or mechanical fixture designs in SolidWorks. * Drive structured root cause analysis of complex system issues and translate large data sets into clear engineering recommendations. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Building your way to a serverless powered IOT Buzzwire game](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/590-building-your-way-to-a-serverless-powered-iot-buzzwire-game) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)