Intern - Functional Safety Engineer

Who we are

With its A.I.-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.

We want to learn from you! Our teams at Symbotic value the early career talent that helps us solve critical issues in creative and innovative ways. That is why we offer Internship and Co-op programs where students have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals on some of our most pivotal projects. We invite students from institutions across the country to apply online or engage with our teams on campus at career fairs and other events. Symbotic offers an extensive calendar of events including Lunch and Learns, Social Outings, and Volunteer opportunities for our Interns and Co-ops to engage in.   

The Summer Intern session is a 12-week, full-time (40 hours Monday-Friday) program while the Co-op cohorts typically run 16-weeks in the Spring and Fall. In both programs, students are paid a competitive hourly rate. Continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity!  

What you'll do 

• Communicating technical concepts clearly and concisely to Engineering teams. 

• Improve Documentation to conform with international safety standards and report issues to engineering teams and work with them on a solution.  

• Participate in Functional Safety activities for safety conformity and compliance. 

• Collaborate with project managers, development team and customers on Functional Safety. 

• Participate in the design process and provide professional feedback to achieve of the safety goal. 

• Participate in reviews with product teams to ensure functional safety standards are being met throughout product development cycles. 

 Role Requirements 

• Personal vehicle to travel to multiple MA offices.

What you'll need

• Currently Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related discipline.  

• Experience with functional safety standards and regulations (preferred).

• Familiarity with development and quality process (FMEA/FTA methods/tools). 

• Familiarity with several of the following specialties and a willingness to learn all of them:  

• PLC (Allen Bradley, Siemens)  

• Robot (ABB)  

• Software languages (SQL, Linux, Python)  

• Embedded Systems 

• Industry Standard Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Practices. 

• Excellent hands-on experience with assembling, operating and troubleshooting robotics and electro-mechanical systems.  

• A desire to learn new equipment and assist team members as needed.  

• Able and willing to assist other team members with documentation efforts. 

• Excellent written, verbal, and visual presentation communications skills.  

Our Environment

• Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. 

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About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.