Robotics Deployment Engineer

About the position

The Deployment Team is responsible for managing the deployment of robotics-centric automation solutions in a variety of different applications at customer 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, pre-installation validation in-house (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 world-class customer experience, and play an integral role in meeting Formic's production goals and making fast-turn, high-caliber automation possible for our customers. "Wearing many hats" in a startup environment, you may also support new product development, testing, and troubleshooting as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal systems integration activities for designated robotics-centric solutions.
• Install and commission Formic-provided solutions.
• Partner with Management to maintain production schedules and quality control processes.
• Support efforts to validate the suitability of Formic's 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) required.
• Solid Modeling & 2D CAD experience required.
• 5+ years experience in Industrial Automation required in functions such as Application Engineering, Production Engineering, or related.
• 3+ Years of hands-on experience with industrial 6-Axis Robots required.
• Willingness to travel up to 40-50% of time in this position.
• Action-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Experienced with hand-tools.
• Proficient PC Skills.
• Current, valid driver's license and access to your own vehicle is required to support local travel to sites.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior Mechanical Design experience preferred.
• Automation experience including end-of-line automation, robotic palletizing, de-palletizing, and/or case-packing is preferred.

Benefits

• Equity in Formic.
• 99% coverage on our base Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans (75% coverage for dependents).
• FSA & DCFSA.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-term Disability plans (covered at 100%).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-sponsored 401k.
• Home Office Stipend for remote and hybrid roles.
• Monthly Phone/Internet Reimbursement.
• Flexible time off policy and 10+ company holidays.