Formic is revolutionizing American manufacturing by making automation accessible to all manufacturers and increasing their factory productivity. The company aims to overcome challenges like tariffs, rising costs, and labor shortages by re-industrializing the domestic supply chain.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with industrial 6-axis robots in installation, maintenance, repair, programming, troubleshooting, or technical support roles
- 3+ years of experience installing and commissioning industrial machinery
- Automation experience with end-of-line systems such as robotic palletizing, depalletizing, and/or case packing preferred, but not required
- Comfortable using hand tools and working in hands-on technical environments
- Strong PC and general technical proficiency
Responsibilities
- Support internal systems integration for robotics-driven automation solutions, including mechanical and electrical setup, system quality checks, documentation, testing, program updates, troubleshooting, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and final system pack-out
- Install and commission Formic solutions at customer sites in close collaboration with Deployment Engineers and Project Managers—handling mechanical installation, power-up, testing, troubleshooting, fine-tuning, performance validation, and final documentation
- Support refurbishment and reconditioning of returned systems as needed
- Assist in identifying, validating, and testing solutions both in the field and throughout the deployment lifecycle
- Test and troubleshoot new automation solutions under development
- Adhere to Formic’s standardized processes, tools, SOPs, and all applicable legal and safety requirements during integration, configuration, and testing activities
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
- Willingness to travel up to 50-60% of the time
- Highly action-oriented with strong problem-solving instincts and the ability to navigate unfamiliar challenges independently
- Clear, confident communicator - both written and verbal
- Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for local travel (mileage reimbursed per Formic policy)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds
- Based in - or willing to relocate to - the greater Chicago, IL area, with the ability to work five days per week from Formic’s Woodridge, IL office
