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Formic

Mechanical Engineer

Chicago, IL || Bolingbrook, ILFrom $150kmidAdded today

About this role

Formic seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, document, and commission electromechanical automation systems—from concept through SolidWorks modeling to floor deployment. You'll own end-to-end mechanical design of palletizing, case packing, and material handling systems while supporting product development and field commissioning for Formic's robotics-as-a-service platform.

What you'll do

  • Design automation systems and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) from concept through SolidWorks CAD release and BOM management
  • Develop and maintain organized SolidWorks model structures, assembly hierarchies, and controlled drawing release processes
  • Build, integrate, and commission electromechanical systems on the floor, ensuring design validation and production readiness
  • Create detailed mechanical documentation including CAD models, drawings, SOPs, and work instructions for operations teams
  • Lead assigned automation projects within the product roadmap, managing milestones and technical specifications
  • Collaborate with Project Engineering, Software, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and optimize deployed systems

What they're looking for

  • SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling and design
  • Mechanical design of robotic systems and end-of-arm tooling
  • Design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)
  • Technical documentation and BOM management
  • Electromechanical system integration and commissioning
  • Rapid prototyping and design iteration
  • Project management and cross-functional collaboration
  • Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
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Formic

Formic builds industrial robotic manufacturing systems and web-based control interfaces for factory automation. The company is hiring Full Stack Software Engineers to develop graphical interfaces for these systems and Robotics Field Service Engineers to maintain and support deployed robotic fleets at customer facilities.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience designing end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) or similar automation components—what was your design process from concept to commissioning?
  • How do you approach managing SolidWorks model structures and drawing releases in a fast-paced, multi-project environment?
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