Robotics Field Service Engineer

Who we are:

Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longer optional for manufacturers that want to stay competitive.

We deliver automation through a Robotics-as-a-Service model that combines industrial robotics, proprietary software, and full-service support into a single, integrated solution. By removing the traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we enable manufacturers to deploy automation quickly and realize measurable gains in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency without large upfront capital investment.

Backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, and Mitsubishi HC Capital North America, Formic is scaling rapidly and building the foundation for a new era of high-performance, Made in America production.

About the team:

The Fleet Operations Team is responsible for delivering uptime, performance, and visibility across Formic's growing fleet of deployed robotic systems. Operating at the intersection of automation engineering and real-world factory environments, the team ensures systems remain reliable, supported, and continuously improving. Fleet Operations plays a critical role in protecting customer production, reducing downtime, and strengthening long-term automation performance across a variety of robotic OEMs and manufacturing sectors.

About the role:

As a Robotics Field Service Engineer, you will serve as the front line of technical execution across Formic's deployed robotic cells. You will diagnose and resolve issues, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, support production environments, and represent Formic directly at customer sites. This role requires strong troubleshooting ability, composure under pressure, and disciplined documentation. Your work will directly impact fleet up