Formic
Robotics & Automation Project Engineer
About this role
Formic seeks a Controls & Automation Engineer to support and optimize its growing fleet of deployed robotic systems in manufacturing environments. You'll diagnose complex failures, design reliability improvements, and partner across teams to ensure consistent uptime and performance in live factory settings.
What you'll do
- Diagnose and resolve complex automation failures to minimize production downtime
- Design and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to improve system reliability
- Lead system-level continuous improvement initiatives including hardware and software upgrades
- Provide remote support via service tickets and guide troubleshooting; escalate to field teams as needed
- Support local field service activities for both reactive and preventative maintenance
- Mentor field technicians on troubleshooting best practices and maintain comprehensive system documentation
What they're looking for
- PLC programming and industrial control systems
- Industrial robotics and motion systems
- Mechanical, electrical, and control system troubleshooting
- Electrical schematic and technical drawing interpretation
- Data analysis and diagnostic trend identification
- Preventative and predictive maintenance design
- Cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation
- Safety standards and compliance knowledge
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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.
View all jobs at FormicLikely interview questions
- Describe your experience diagnosing failures in deployed robotic or automation systems—what was the most complex issue you resolved?
- How have you designed or implemented preventative maintenance strategies in an uptime-critical environment?