Formic
Robotics & Automation Project Engineer
About this role
Formic seeks a Controls & Automation Engineer to support and optimize deployed robotic systems across manufacturing facilities. You'll diagnose complex automation failures, implement reliability improvements, and partner cross-functionally to ensure consistent system performance in production environments.
What you'll do
- Diagnose and resolve complex automation and robotics failures to minimize production downtime
- Design and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to improve system reliability
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives including hardware and software upgrades across the fleet
- Provide remote technical support via service tickets and guide troubleshooting for onsite teams
- Analyze production data and diagnostic trends to identify systemic performance gaps
- Mentor field technicians on troubleshooting and system health best practices
What they're looking for
- PLC programming and industrial control systems
- Industrial robotics and motion systems
- Mechanical, electrical, and control system troubleshooting
- Electrical schematics and technical drawing interpretation
- Predictive and preventative maintenance strategies
- Manufacturing automation and uptime-critical environments
- Structured problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation
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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
- Walk us through a time you diagnosed a complex multi-system failure in a manufacturing environment—what was your methodology and how did you isolate the root cause?
- Describe your experience with PLC programming and robotic control systems. What platforms have you worked with and at what depth?