Robotics Deployment Engineer
Robotics Deployment Engineer
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$ 115000 - 140000
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Job Description
Who We Are:
At Formic were on a mission to revolutionize American manufacturing and create more abundance in the world. We believe in continuing the American legacy of innovation by making automation accessible to all manufacturers and increasing their factory productivity by 10x.
Supporting us in our mission with investments thus far totaling over $60 million are backers including Lux Capital Initialized Capital Blackhorn Ventures Mitsubishi HC Capital NA and CEOs and founders of multiple Fortune 50 companies.
The Deployment Team is is responsible for managing the successful deployment of roboticscentric automation solutions in a variety of different applications at customer manufacturing sites. The Robotics Deployment Engineer is responsible for internal systems integration requirements system commissioning and installation activities. In this role you support any incremental fabrication coding configuration preinstallation validation inhouse (in our Woodridge IL facility) and related installation and commissioning requirements at our customer sites. You will partner closely with Formic Deployment Production Optimization and Software Engineering teams to deliver against scheduled dates ensure a worldclass customer experience and play an integral role in meeting Formics production goals and making fastturn highcaliber automation possible for our customers. Wearing many hats in a startup environment you may also support new product development testing and troubleshooting as needed.
In this role you will:
- Lead internal systems integration activities for designated roboticscentric solutions. This includes validation of proposed system capabilities and requirements with the Project Manager mechanical configuration and preprogramming of systems using parametric or provided programming tools internal Factory Acceptance Testing and Documentation updating deliverables documentation and supporting system packout.
- Install and commission Formicprovided solutions. This will include partnering with the Field Tech/Engineer and Project Manager onsite to mechanically install powerup test finetune the solution validate its performance and finalize deliverables documentation.
- Partner with Management to maintain production schedules and quality control processes.
- Support efforts to validate the suitability of Formics standard solutions for specific customer applications through continuous testing and collaboration.
- Contribute to identifying and testing solutions both in the field and throughout the deployment process.
- Adhere to Formic standardized processes and tools SOPs and relevant legal and safety requirements in all internal integration configuration and testing activities.
What makes you a great fit:
- Bachelors Degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering Electrical engineering Mechatronics Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) required
- Solid Modeling & 2D CAD experience required
- Prior Mechanical Design experience preferred
- 5 years experience in Industrial Automation required in functions such as Application Engineering Production Engineering or related.
- 3 Years of handson experience with industrial 6Axis Robots (cell design/layout technical support applications/solutions engineering programming etc. required
- Automation experience including endofline automation robotic palletizing depalletizing and/or casepacking is preferred though not required
- Willingness to travel up to 4050 of time in this position (generally 23 times/month 23 days at a time)
- Actionoriented with strong problemsolving skills. Able to dive into newtoyou experiences and figure out a path forward
- Strong communication skills (both written and spoken)
- Experienced with handtools
- Proficient PC Skills
- Current valid drivers license and access to your own vehicle is required to support local travel to sites (Note: Formic reimburses for mileage for workrelated local travel aligned with travel policy)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Youre located in or open to relocate to either the greater Chicago IL area and work in our Woodridge IL office (when not traveling)
Our Total Rewards
At Formic we believe you perform your best when youre supported in caring for yourself and your loved ones. Thats why weve thoughtfully designed a comprehensive benefits and perks package for our fulltime U.S.based team members including:
Equity in Formic: Own a meaningful stake in a fastgrowing Series A startup backed by leading global investors
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 99 covered Medical Dental and Vision insurance plans with 75 coverage for dependents provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield and Guardian
Additional Fully Covered Insurance Benefits: FSA & DCFSA Life Insurance ShortTerm Disability and LongTerm Disability through Guardian all 100 employerpaid
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic and provided via Guardian offering support when you need it most
Paid Parental Leave: Generous parental leave to support our employees and their growing families
Companysponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our companybacked retirement savings plan
Home Office Stipend: A onetime allowance for fully remote employees to set up your ideal athome or on the road work environment
Monthly CellPhone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward phone and internet expenses
Flexible TimeOff: Take the time you need when you need it supported by our flexible PTO policy
Paid Company Holidays: Celebrate important dates with paid time off
Compensation Philosophy
Formics compensation packages including salaries and equity are thoughtfully benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage. Equity represents a critical part of our mutual investment: when Formic succeeds so do you.
Final compensation packages are carefully customized based on candidate preference for cash and equity balance experience geographic location and market considerations. Our goal is to attract and reward top talent who will significantly impact our organization. Were open to meaningful discussions about compensation structure to secure exceptional team members.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is detailed below.
Base Salary Range:
$115000 $140000 USD
What we look for:
Were building a company from the ground up so every single person we hire has a massive impact on our team culture and ability to accomplish our mission. While each individual brings their own unique skills and perspectives to Formic we look for people who share our vision and act in alignment with our Operating Principles. If this sounds like you Formic could be the place for you!
- Fearless Optimism:You share our ambitious vision of what we can accomplish. Youre aware of the challenges we will face as a startup doing new things in an old space but youre energized by the incredible opportunity we have to drive change for our customers and for the manufacturing industry at large.
- Factories First:You have a strong customer focus no matter who your customer is. You seek to make things easier and better for our customers even if it makes your job a little harder.
- Today Not Tomorrow:There are always plenty of projects to tackle in a startup but you prioritize take accountability for work and have a bias toward action.
- Be Right Often:You dont do things just because thats how theyve always been done. You keep looking for ways to improve seek out feedback along the way and back your decisions up with data.
- Made of Rubber:Justlike rubber when you fall you bounce back up. You know theres going to be a lot of challenge and change in our work ahead but you are adaptable resilient and ready to thrive through it all.
- Good Baton Passes:You work with a desire to make things easier and better for your team members. You use empathy to understand the needs and goals of others and support each other so Formic can be successful together.
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 persons merit business needs and role requirements. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles please reach out to
Employment Type
Full Time
