Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As a Product Engineer, you will drive fleet-wide reliability and standardization across deployed robotic automation systems, translating operational feedback into engineering improvements.
Responsibilities
- 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 improve reliability, performance, and maintainability
- Develop implementation-ready documentation, drawings, and hardware packages for field deployment
- Lead enhancement projects from definition through validation and rollout
- Partner closely with Field Service and Customer Success to ensure alignment and long-term adoption
- Standardize improvements to prevent one-off fixes and reduce fleet variability
- Collect and structure engineering data to inform product evolution
- Support new product initiatives by incorporating field-driven insights into system design
Skills
- Hands-on experience building, commissioning, or supporting automated systems
- Strong background in industrial robotics and automation integration
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Solid understanding of automation design principles
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, motion components, PLCs, and safety systems
- Comfort navigating CAD in 2D and 3D environments
- Understanding of manufacturing and production environments
- Strong organizational and project leadership skills
- Proven ability to translate structured engineering data into scalable product improvements
Benefits
- Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors
- Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents, with optional buy-up plans available
- Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic, offering support when you need it most
- Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
- Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup
- Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses
- Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy
Company Overview
At Formic, we make automation simple. We're dedicated to helping manufacturing businesses across the United States supercharge their productivity. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://formic.co.Company H1B Sponsorship
Formic has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.