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Product Engineer - Robotics Automation

Formic TechnologiesSan Francisco || Oakland, CA
On-site Full-time $105K/yr - $165K/yr

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Identify recurring performance issues across deployed systems and define structured improvement initiatives. Analyze mechanical, electrical, controls, and safety data to develop validated engineering enhancements. Design scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing systems.

About the job

Who We Are:

At Formic, we are on a transformative mission to revolutionize American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. In the face of rising labor constraints, increasing costs, and heightened global competition, automation has become essential for manufacturers aiming to remain competitive.

Our innovative Robotics-as-a-Service model seamlessly integrates industrial robotics, proprietary software, and comprehensive support into a single solution. By eliminating traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we empower manufacturers to implement automation swiftly, achieving significant improvements in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency without the burden of substantial upfront investments.

Supported by prominent investors such as Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, and Mitsubishi HC Capital North America, Formic is rapidly scaling and laying the groundwork for a new era of high-performance, Made in America production.

About the Team:

The Automation Engineering Team is dedicated to delivering robotics-driven automation solutions across diverse customer applications. This team collaborates cross-functionally to translate customer needs into effective deployed systems, ensuring these solutions are integrated, commissioned, and validated to function reliably within real manufacturing environments. Automation Engineering partners closely with customers, internal technical teams, and external integrators to execute deployments on time while upholding high standards of quality, safety, and repeatability.

About the Role:

As a Product Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing fleet-wide reliability, standardization, and system evolution across Formic’s deployed robotic automation systems. You will identify recurring field issues, assess feature requests, and translate operational feedback into robust, scalable engineering improvements.

This position serves as a bridge between field performance and product-level design. You will convert real-world system data into validated enhancements, creating structured documentation and implementation-ready updates that enhance reliability, minimize repeat failures, and bolster long-term system sustainability.

About Formic Technologies

Formic is a forward-thinking company dedicated to democratizing automation in manufacturing. We combine cutting-edge technology with unparalleled support to help factories thrive in a competitive landscape. Our commitment to innovation and excellence is backed by a strong network of investors, propelling us towards a future where automation is the norm, not the exception.

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