System Engineer

$92,000 - $120,000/Yr

Albertsons - Irvine, CA

Full-time

Irvine, CA

10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The System Engineer position at Albertsons Companies is focused on leading the operations of robotic material handling systems within a warehouse environment. This role emphasizes operational excellence, safety compliance, and effective communication with onsite teams to ensure high-quality system performance. The engineer will be responsible for monitoring automated systems, troubleshooting issues, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health of the automated adapters, vertical lifts, and automated robotic vehicles.
• Troubleshoot advanced system and operational issues.
• Backfill key on-site roles as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for warehouse automation solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts accurately to site teams.
• Document and report issues to engineering teams and collaborate on solutions.
• Train and assist operators on various systems and IT problems.
• Partner closely with operations and other departments.
• Assist in escalation to support teams for production-impacting problems.
• Ensure safety compliance within OSHA guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or software engineering, computer science, automation engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with automated systems.
• Experience with PLC (Allen Bradley, Siemens), Robot (ABB), and software languages such as SQL, Linux, Python.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Firsthand experience with assembling, operating, and troubleshooting robotics and electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong sense of urgency and a desire to learn new equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $92,000 to $120,000 annually, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.