Formic Labs
Robotics Install & Commissioning Technician
Chicago || Bolingbrook, IL · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$50k-$60kDetected 13 hours ago
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About the role
- As a Robotics Install and Commissioning Technician, you will play a critical role in bringing Formic's robotic systems into live production environments.
- Install and commission Formic solutions at customer sites in close collaboration with Deployment Engineers and Project Managers
- Test and troubleshoot new automation solutions under development
Responsibilities
- Support internal system integration for robotics-driven automation solutions, including mechanical and electrical setup, quality checks, documentation, testing, program updates, troubleshooting, FAT, and final pack-out
- Perform mechanical installation, power-up, testing, troubleshooting, fine-tuning, performance validation, and final documentation
- Support refurbishment and reconditioning of returned systems as needed
- Validate system performance and identify improvements during testing, commissioning, and live production deployments
- Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and system integration partners to support system delivery, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support early-stage product deployments, including hands-on installation, commissioning, and validation of newly developed automation solutions
- Provide diagnostics and troubleshooting support for newly deployed products that have not yet transitioned to the service team
- Document lessons learned and help develop SOPs, deployment procedures, and best practices to support scalable product rollouts
- We're building this company from the ground up, and every person we hire has an outsized impact on our culture, performance, and trajectory.
- You see ambiguity as opportunity and bring energy to building what doesn't yet exist.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- 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
- Strong PC and general technical proficiency
- Highly action-oriented with strong problem-solving instincts and the ability to navigate unfamiliar challenges independently
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds
- Ability to work independently while representing Formic professionally in customer environments
Nice to have
- Experience with end-of-line automation systems such as robotic palletizing, depalletizing, and case packing preferred
- Experience with industrial robots such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, or Universal Robots preferred
Skills
- Follow Formic's standardized processes, tools, SOPs, and all applicable safety requirements
- Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable using hand tools and working in hands-on technical environments
Compensation
- Formic's pay and equity packages are thoughtfully benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage.
Benefits
- FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid
- Paid Parental Leave Program:
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
- Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement:
- Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses
- Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy
Company info
- Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longer optional for manufacturers that want to stay competitive.
- We deliver automation through a Robotics-as-a-Service model that combines industrial robotics, proprietary software, and full-service support into a single, integrated solution. By removing the traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we enable manufacturers to deploy automation quickly and realize measurable gains in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency without large upfront capital investment.
- Backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, and Mitsubishi HC Capital North America, Formic is scaling rapidly and building the foundation for a new era of high-performance, Made in America production.
- About the team:
- Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory.
- As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longer optional for manufacturers that want to stay competitive.
- We deliver automation through a Robotics-as-a-Service model that combines industrial robotics, proprietary software, and full-service support into a single, integrated solution.
- By removing the traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we enable manufacturers to deploy automation quickly and realize measurable gains in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency without large upfront capital investment.
- The Automation Engineering Team is responsible for delivering robotics-driven automation deployments across a wide range of customer applications.
- The team partners cross-functionally to translate customer requirements into deployed systems, ensuring solutions are integrated, commissioned, and validated to perform reliably in real manufacturing environments.
- Automation Engineering works closely with customers, internal technical teams, and external integrators to execute deployments on schedule while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and repeatability.
- At Formic, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported both professionally and personally.
Equal opportunity
- Employment:
- Formic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. All employment decisions are based on a person's merit, business needs, and role requirements. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to careers@formic.co.
- Equal Opportunity Employment:
- Formic is an equal opportunity employer.
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