HMI/ASRS Cell Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionQuestions That Sound Like You?

• Do you thrive in fast-moving automated environments and love using an HMI to keep systems humming?
• Can you run pre-production checks so automated adapters are ready to go at the start of a shift?
• Are you skilled at managing manual inbound, automatic inbound, and automatic outbound flows to hit throughput and cases-per-hour targets?
• When a stoppage happens, do you quickly diagnose the cause and restore service via HMI and hands-on intervention?
• Will you actively communicate and escalate production-impacting issues to leadership the moment they arise?
• Do you enjoy preserving uptime—performing robot recovery, suspect removal, and bot health tasks?
• Are you comfortable preparing pallets for induction into a high-volume storage and retrieval system?
• Can you complete inspections such as cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checks, and component validation with precision?
• Will you document out-of-spec conditions, drive root cause corrective actions, and keep components running continuously?
• Do you practice clear radio etiquette while coordinating with operational leads?
• Are you hands-on with rover bot upkeep—replacing wheels, cleaning ESD brushes, and caring for sensors?
• Can you perform automated robotic vehicle recovery in the Symbotic Matrix select system, even in restrictive spaces?

If you answered “yes,” here’s the role at Symbotic

As an HMI/ASRS Cell Operations Specialist, you’ll own day-to-day operations and upkeep of automated adapters that interface with the Symbotic structure. You’ll keep the AS/RS flowing, maintain system readiness, and help your team meet performance targets set by leadership. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

What You Bring

• Associate degree or equivalent experience/certification in electronics, automotive, automation, manufacturing, or related field (preferred).
• At least 1 year with mechanical automation systems or equivalent training/education.
• Skilled in system inspections: cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, current measurements, and electrical checks.
• Ability to prioritize work to maximize uptime and throughput in an automated cell.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to procedures and manuals; able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Comfortable multi-tasking across several functions simultaneously.

Environment & Physical Expectations

• Climb steep stairs into the structure and work near elevated railings.
• Work in areas shielded from weather but not temperature shifts; operate in 105&degree; to 32&degree; Fahrenheit.
• When the site is under construction, wear required PPE: hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, ear protection, and fall protection (e.g., safety harness).
• Lift up to 50 lbs frequently and move items up to 80 lbs.
• Stand/walk for 10–12 hours; frequent walking and reaching with hands/arms.
• Operate at heights up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches; regularly stand, climb/balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Capable of occasional/continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
• Strictly follow all safety requirements and protocols, including Lockout/Tagout and fall protection.

Daily Focus Areas

• Pre-production readiness checks for automated adapters.
• HMI-driven operations and monitoring of inbound/outbound flows.
• Pallet preparation for induction into the Symbotic storage and retrieval system.
• Rapid fault diagnosis, manual intervention, and return-to-service actions.
• Uptime initiatives: system preservation, robot recovery, suspect removal, bot health.
• Inspection routines and component validation; root cause and corrective actions for out-of-spec conditions.
• Professional radio use and coordination with leadership and operational leads.