Key skills
Rockwell GuardLogix Safety PLC programmingFunctional safety standards ISO 13849Functional safety standards IEC 62061SIL/PL safety standardsSafety logic design for emergency stopsSafety logic design for interlocksSafety logic design for access request workflowsField commissioning and validation of safety systemsSafety protocol validationRoot cause analysis of safety systemsIgnition 8 HMI developmentFactoryTalk HMI developmentRockwell Integrated Architecture ControlLogixRockwell Integrated Architecture GuardLogixRockwell Integrated Architecture CompactLogixRockwell Integrated Architecture KinetixRockwell Integrated Architecture PowerFlexTUV Functional Safety Engineer certificationMaterial handling automationAILeadershipTeam Leadership
About this role
Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. They are seeking a Senior Industrial Controls Engineer to own the Structure Safety PLC platform, focusing on designing and programming safety logic for automated warehouse systems.
Responsibilities:
- Design, program, and maintain Rockwell GuardLogix Safety PLC code governing structure- and cell-level safety logic, including emergency stop networks, door and gate interlocks, and light curtain integration
- Apply functional safety standards and partner with the Functional Safety team to support HARA/SRS alignment and safety protocol validation
- Develop Ignition-based safety HMI screens to visualize STS status, alarms, and access controls
- Support field commissioning, validation, and root cause analysis of safety systems at customer and proof-of-concept sites
- Develop reusable, well-documented STS code libraries and coding standards to support scalable safety architecture
- Lead STS projects from design through deployment, conduct design reviews, and serve as the primary liaison between Functional Safety, SAS/Bot Guardian, and Commissioning teams
Requirements:
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a Controls Engineer with hands-on Rockwell GuardLogix Safety PLC programming experience
- Deep knowledge of functional safety standards including ISO 13849, IEC 62061, and SIL/PL, with experience designing safety logic for emergency stops, interlocks, and access request workflows
- Real-world field commissioning and validation experience, including safety protocol sign-off and root cause analysis
- Experience leading controls capital projects
- Material handling or distribution center automation experience preferred
- Experience with Ignition 8 or FactoryTalk HMI development and Rockwell Integrated Architecture (ControlLogix, GuardLogix, CompactLogix, Kinetix, PowerFlex) is a plus
- TUV Functional Safety Engineer certification and prior team leadership experience are a plus