Manager, Robotics Test Engineering

Symbotic - Boston, MA

Full-time - Manager

Boston, MA

Warehousing and Storage

About the position

As a Manager of Robotics Test Engineering at Symbotic, you will play a pivotal role in the development and validation of our cutting-edge warehouse automation systems. This position requires a hands-on approach to ensure that our mobile robots meet the highest standards of functional performance and reliability. You will lead a team of Robotic Test Engineers, guiding them in the creation of comprehensive test strategies and methods that validate the hardware of our robotic systems. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering team growth through effective coaching and strategic hiring, ensuring that the team possesses complementary skill sets that align with our organizational goals. In this role, you will be a key stakeholder within the System Test organization, which is dedicated to validating the performance of Symbotic's automation systems. You will oversee all aspects of test planning and execution, from early-stage product development initiatives to ongoing improvements of our existing products. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our solutions, which are already in use by some of the largest retailers in the nation. You will be responsible for setting high standards for test planning, data handling, and reporting, ensuring that all test objectives are meticulously organized and tracked throughout the product lifecycle. Additionally, you will be tasked with developing test environments and tools that emphasize scalability and cost-effectiveness. Your role will also involve implementing automation in testing processes and guiding root cause analysis to resolve systemic issues. This position is not only about managing a team but also about driving innovation and excellence in our testing methodologies, ultimately contributing to the success of Symbotic's mission to revolutionize the supply chain through advanced robotics and AI technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Robotic Test Engineers to develop comprehensive test strategies and methods that validate Symbotic mobile robot hardware meets and exceeds customer expectations.
• Drive team and individual growth through coaching and hiring plans, emphasizing complementary skillsets and alignment with partner organizations.
• Set a high standard for detailed test planning, clarity of metrics, careful handling of data, and thorough test reporting.
• Organize, track, and report status of test objectives throughout phased new product development projects.
• Map product function and reliability requirements to test cases and provide traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop test environments, tools, and capital equipment with emphasis on scalability, robustness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement efficiency and automation in all aspects of test process and workflows.
• Guide root cause analysis and recommend correction actions to resolve systemic issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.S. in Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with a focus on testing products with a high degree of hardware and software complexity, preferably robotics or automation.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading and managing high-performing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success leading multiple end-to-end test projects for new product development.
• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Deliver clear, concise plans and technical content to internal stakeholders, executive management, and customers.
• Experience with motion control systems, motors, sensors, vision systems and communications protocols (CANbus preferred).
• Experienced in methods for reliability growth and accelerated life testing.
• Experienced with product life data analysis tools (Weibull+, JMP, Minitab, etc.).
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Tableau, SolidWorks, or programming (Python, C, C#) a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced robotics and automation technologies.
• Familiarity with supply chain logistics and warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of AI applications in robotics.