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Symbotic · 3 weeks ago

Advanced Industrial Controls Engineer, HMI

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. The Advanced Industrial Controls Engineer (HMI) will design and standardize Ignition-based HMI applications to enhance operational efficiency and safety in warehouse automation.

AppsRetailRoboticsLogisticsMobileSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and build Ignition 8 (Vision and Perspective) HMI applications for automated cells, pick stations, lifts, conveyors, and safety/access systems

Read and interpret PLC tag structures and UDTs using Rockwell Studio 5000/RSLogix while partnering with PLC engineers to develop reliable HMI applications

Establish HMI coding standards, style guides, and reusable template libraries to drive consistency across projects

Develop safety-related HMI screens in partnership with the Safety PLC team

Support field commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of HMI applications at customer and proof-of-concept sites

Document HMI standards, reusable libraries, and best practices while supporting knowledge sharing across the engineering team

Qualification

Ignition 8 HMI developmentIgnition Vision moduleIgnition Perspective moduleRockwell Studio 5000RSLogixPLC programmingOperator interface design for industrial equipmentElectrical schematic readingMechanical schematic readingHMI coding standardsIgnition scripting (Python/Jython)Tag historianAlarm managementFactoryTalk ME/SEMaterial handling automation

Required

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering related field

Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience developing HMI applications in Ignition 8 (Inductive Automation), including Vision and/or Perspective modules

Strong PLC programming experience, preferably with Rockwell Studio 5000/RSLogix

Experience developing operator-facing interfaces for industrial or material handling equipment, including alarms, diagnostics, navigation, and access control

Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics with hands-on commissioning and testing experience

Preferred

Experience with FactoryTalk ME/SE, Ignition scripting (Python/Jython), tag historian, and alarm management is a plus

Material handling or distribution center automation experience is a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

401K

PTO and/or other benefits

Company

Symbotic

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Symbotic is a provider of integrated supply network automation solutions for warehouses and distribution centers.

Founded in 2005

Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.symbotic.com

H1B Sponsorship

Symbotic has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

96%

Represents job field similar to this job

Engineering and Development

Management and Executive

Customer Service and Support

Product Management

Accounting and Finance

Trends of Total Sponsorships

*2026 (19)

2025 (65)

2024 (45)

2023 (45)

2022 (24)

2021 (19)

2020 (17)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$1.36B

2025-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $192.5M

2025-12-04Post Ipo Equity· $357.5M

2024-02-21Post Ipo Secondary· $202.5M

Leadership Team

Carol Hibbard

Chief Financial Officer

Tom Ernst

Chief Financial Officer

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