Automated Systems Engineer: End-of-Line Packing Automation
Automated Systems Engineer: End-of-Line Packing Automation
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$ 120000 - 150000
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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 Product Team at Formic is responsible for designing developing delivering and supporting advanced and innovative automation products that address a wide range of needs for US manufacturing production and packing operations through our fully managed Robotics as a Service (RaaS) model. Our core focus areas revolve around Product Development & Engineering Product Management and Enablement of Formics technical and operational delivery teams and our customers.
As an Automated Systems Engineer on Formics Product Team you will be responsible for designing implementing testing delivering and productizing electromechanical systems and assemblies that constitute and enable Formics end of line packing automation portfolio of will work in collaboration with Formics Product & Software teams focusing on delivery of bestinclass automation systems.
You will be accountable for the successful delivery and execution of a range of initiatives spanning mechanical design integration testing control and optimization. This role spans six primary responsibility areas: 1) electromechanical automation system configuration validation and testing; 2) handson equipment support for Formics Product Software & technical operations teams; 3) support of engineering design efforts for our next generation systems; 4) development and maintenance of training and enablement material in support of Formics technical operations teams; 5) feedback collection and assessment from Formics technical operations teams; and 6) development and maintenance of training and enablement material in support of Formics technical operations teams.
This position is highly impactful in evolving and enhancing Formics automation products and ensuring that the technical & operational performance and the customer experience outcomes are superb and consistent with the Formic brand.
In this role you will:
- Configure validate and troubleshoot electromechanical automation systems & assemblies including palletizing systems case packing systems conveyor systems material handling systems and end of arm tooling (EOAT)
- Implement and integrate electrical mechanical and control subsystems ensuring high performance reliability manufacturability and repeatability
- Design prototype assemble and test automated end of line packing automation systems
- Lead and manage technical aspects of assigned automation projects within the product roadmap ensuring milestones technical specifications and delivery timelines are met
- Provide equipment support for Formics Product & Software teams and technical operations teams
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure cohesive product delivery and product sustainment
- Troubleshoot & optimize; support debugging of system issues across software and hardware domains and recommend improvements to design and implementation
- Participate in iterative development cycles by incorporating learnings from field deployments into product improvements
- Perform root cause analysis troubleshooting and resolution of hardware and systemlevel issues
- Develop and execute test plans to validate functionality performance and compliance with design requirements
- Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) practices in collaboration with internal and external resources
- Engage with external vendors to identify and scope necessary equipment and components
- Interface with external system integrators and OEMs to ensure alignment on mechanical electrical and control design specifications
- Create and maintain detailed documentation including standard operating procedures (SOPs) CAD models schematics BOMs test reports and work instructions
- Continuously collect aggregate & assess Deployment and Production Optimization feedback for necessary Product and Continuous Improvement enhancements
- Safety performance capabilities deployability reliability supportability etc.
- Prepare and deliver weekly internal reporting for progress on key initiatives
What makes you a great fit:
- 3 years of experience in Mechatronics Mechanical Systems Engineering Mechanical Design Robotics or a related field
- 3 years of experience in designing and delivering electromechanical systems or robotic products
- Direct handson experience with sensors actuators motion control systems motors variable frequency drives and embedded systems integration
- Direct handson experience with mechanical system assembly integration testing and repair
- Direct handson experience with PLCs
- Familiarity with robotic arm systems (KUKA FANUC ABB etc.) and their integration
- Familiarity with industrial automation protocols and standards (e.g. Ethernet/IP IOLink etc.)
- Familiarity with machine safety devices (e.g. Safety Scanners Light Curtains Gate Locks etc)
- Knowledge of safety standards (e.g. ISO 10218 ANSI/RIA) for robotic systems
- Strong understanding of control theory dynamics and system modeling
- Familiarity with a variety of end of line packing & packing robotic automation applications and solutions
- Familiarity and experience with 2D / 3D CAD modeling
- Ability to organize track and manage deliverables through iterative development with tight feedback loops on concurrent projects
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross functionally with demonstrated skill in translating technical issues into actionable team tasks
- Located in or willing to relocate to the greater Chicago IL area
- This is an onsite position
- Ability to travel up to 25%
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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 team members including:
Equity in Formic: Own a meaningful stake in a fastgrowing Series A startup backed by leading global investors
Competitive Commission Structure: Commission plans shared upon onboarding for commissioneligible roles
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.
Base Salary Range:
$120000 $150000 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
