Full-Time

Robotics Deployment Project Manager

Formic

Formic

51-200 employees

Pay-as-you-go factory automation provider

Compensation Overview

$115k - $150k/yr

+ Commission + Equity

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • 5+ years of project management experience in technically complex manufacturing or industrial environments
  • 3+ years of direct experience working with robotics or automation systems
  • Experience working with or alongside industrial robotics system integrators
  • Experience with industrial robots or cobots (e.g., FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, Universal Robots)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities
  • Willingness to travel approximately 35–40%
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle for local travel (mileage reimbursed per Formic policy)
Responsibilities
  • Lead deployment projects from scope validation through installation and commissioning
  • Partner with Applications and Solutions Engineers as well as third-party integrators to define requirements and validate technical scope
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to deadlines, quality standards, and cost targets
  • Facilitate resolution of technical, operational, and scheduling issues that arise during deployment
  • Coordinate communication across customers, integrators, and internal teams
  • Drive structured handoffs from pre-sales through deployment and project close-out
  • Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of internal deployment and project management processes
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting end-of-line automation such as robotic palletizing, depalletizing, or case packing preferred

Formic provides pay-as-you-go factory automation services. It helps businesses automate production without upfront capital by deploying flexible automation systems, then charging an hourly rate after the system starts producing. Formic handles deployment, monitoring, and maintenance, with 24/7 support and a proven 99% uptime. Solutions are tailored by automation experts using a selection of pre-vetted tools, and contracts are scalable to fit growth, allowing customers to pay only for the hours the automation is in use. Overall, Formic aims to make automation easy, affordable, and low-risk for manufacturers.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$159.1M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fleet surpassed 400,000 hours with expanded end-of-line innovations.
  • Investments from Mitsubishi Electric and Global Brain fuel expansion.
  • Joint financing with Mitsubishi HC Capital accelerates customer adoption.

What critics are saying

  • Universal Robots undercuts rates by 30% in Q1 2026 capturing SMBs.
  • US tariffs inflate rates 15-20% from January 2026 eroding appeal.
  • Colony 2.0 software fails 40% legacy PLC integrations delaying deployments.

What makes Formic unique

  • Formic provides pay-as-you-go RaaS eliminating CapEx for manufacturers.
  • Tailored automation with 24/7 monitoring achieves 99% uptime.
  • Deploys best robots across multiple OEMs unlike single-vendor incumbents.

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Benefits

99% coverage for Medical, dental, & vision insurance plans (75% coverage for dependents)

Life insurance, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability plans

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Equity

Company-sponsored 401k

$2,000 Home office allowance

Monthly phone & internet reimbursement

Flexible time off policy and 10+ company holidays

Bi-annual all-company retreats

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
World-Today-News.com
Oct 22nd, 2025
Humanoid Global Invests in Formic Robotics

Humanoid Global has made a strategic investment in Formic to boost autonomous robotics manufacturing. This investment aims to enhance the adoption of robotic solutions in the manufacturing sector. Formic, recognized for its innovation, simplifies the deployment and scaling of robotic workcells. The investment aligns with Humanoid Global's strategy, though it involves risks and uncertainties. Further details are available on Humanoid Global's SEDAR+ profile.

GlobeNewswire
Oct 21st, 2025
Humanoid Global Announces Commitment to a Strategic Investment in Formic to Accelerate the Adoption of Autonomous Robotics in Manufacturing

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FinancialContent
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