Robotics Automation Technician

Who We Are

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

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.

About the Role

As a Robotics Automation Technician, you will support the build, configuration, validation, and installation of Formic's robotic automation systems. You will work hands-on in our Woodridge facility and at customer sites to help ensure systems are assembled correctly, tested thoroughly, and deployed safely.

This role is designed for someone early in their automation career who is mechanically strong, eager to learn, and motivated to grow into more advanced technical responsibilities. You will work closely with experienced engineers and technicians while gaining exposure to real-world robotic deployments across multiple industries.

Our Culture & Operating Principles

We're building this company from the ground up, and every person we hire has an outsized impact on our culture, performance, and trajectory. We look for people who align with our Operating Principles and embody them in action:

• Fearless Optimism: You make bold bets and default optimistic. You believe in the mission, aren't paralyzed by risk, and fear inaction more than failure.
• Create the Magic: You absorb complexity so customers don't have to. You focus on delivering experiences that are clear, fast, value-added, and outcome-driven.
• Today, Not Tomorrow: You have a bias to action. You close the loop, take extreme ownership, and understand that speed compounds.
• Seek Truth: You think from first principles, value data over ego, and are willing to challenge assumptions in pursuit of the best answer.
• Made of Rubber: You are resolute and adaptable. When things break or priorities shift, you rebound stronger and treat setbacks as learning moments.
• One Formic: You operate without silos, practice radical helpfulness, and prioritize team success over individual credit.

Total Rewards

At Formic, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported both professionally and personally. Our comprehensive benefits package includes equity in a fast-growing start-up, competitive commission structures, and comprehensive healthcare coverage with 99% of employee premiums covered. We also offer fully employer-paid life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid parental leave, and a company-sponsored 401(k).

Our compensation philosophy is thoughtfully benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage. Equity represents a meaningful part of our mutual investment: when Formic succeeds, so do you. Final offers are customized based on experience, geographic location, and a candidate's preferred balance of cash and equity.

Hiring Process & AI Disclosure

At Formic, fairness and transparency are at the heart of our hiring process. We use AI-powered tools in some interviews to help our teams evaluate candidate responses, but all final hiring decisions are made by humans. You can learn more about how AI is used in our recruitment process by reviewing our AI Hiring Disclosure.

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.