Robert Souder

Manager, Bot Field Service at Symbotic

Robert Souder has a diverse work experience in the field of maintenance and operations. Robert started their career at Quad/Graphics in 2012 as a Central Stores Lead, responsible for managing inventory and supplies. From 2015 to 2018, they worked as a Maintenance Mechanic, performing maintenance and repairs on equipment.

In 2018, Souder joined Symbotic as an Automation Maintenance Technician I, where they maintained and repaired various equipment, documented repairs and maintenance, and ensured a clean work environment. Robert then advanced to the role of Automation Maintenance Technician II, expanding their responsibilities and skills in troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment.

In 2019, Souder was promoted to Lead Automation Maintenance Technician, leading a team in equipment maintenance. Robert later became the Automation Maintenance Manager in 2020, demonstrating their ability to oversee and manage maintenance operations.

Currently, Souder serves as the Manager of Bot Field Service at Symbotic, a role they started in 2023. Robert'sresponsibilities include managing field service activities for the company's robotic systems.

Throughout their career, Souder has also been involved in special projects, ranging from training documentation to site set-up and management support.

Overall, Robert Souder has built a strong background in maintenance and operations, showcasing their technical skills and managerial capabilities.

Robert Souder attended the Cleveland Institute of Electronics from 2017 to 2019, where they pursued a field of study in Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. However, the information does not indicate whether they completed a degree or not.

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Timeline

  • Manager, Bot Field Service

    January, 2023 - present

  • Special Projects

    March, 2020

  • Automation Maintenance Manager

    June, 2019

  • Lead Automation Maintenance Technician

    February, 2019

  • Automation Maintenance Technician II

    July, 2018

  • Automation Maintenance Technician I

    January, 2018