Full-Time

Robotics Maintenance Engineer

Updated on 1/30/2025

Formic

Formic

51-200 employees

Factory automation solutions with pay-as-you-go model

Robotics & Automation
Industrial & Manufacturing

Compensation Overview

$75k - $125kAnnually

Junior, Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA + 4 more

More locations: Modesto, CA, USA | Oakland, CA, USA | Stockton, CA, USA | Sacramento, CA, USA

Candidate must be located in, or willing to relocate to, the greater Sacramento, CA area (including greater Sacramento, East Bay, Oakland, Modesto).

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

You match the following Formic's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 2+ years field service / maintenance experience with robotics automation
  • Prior experience installing, diagnosing, repairing 6-axis robots
  • Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • A motivated self-starter, able to work independently
  • Ability to travel up to 80% travel - mostly driving within a local area - with up to 20% requiring overnight stays
  • Current, valid drivers license and access to your own vehicle for daily local travel (Formic does provide mileage and expense reimbursement for travel-related expenses within policy)
  • Ability to work alternative schedules to support production outages, including some weekends, nights and on-call hours
  • Currently located in, or willing to relocate to, the greater Sacramento, CA area (including greater Sacramento, East Bay, Oakland, Modesto)
Responsibilities
  • Perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities for Formic’s robotic cells in customer sites
  • Coordinate and execute inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks on robotic-centric manufacturing cells in the field
  • Systematically diagnose technical issues, apply standard resolution tactics, and repair equipment with consistency
  • Demonstrate passion about robotics-centric automation, be energized by the variety of manufacturing settings you will encounter, and use your demonstrated troubleshooting and maintenance skills to meet and exceed customer expectations
  • Proactively identify potential problems and provide solutions, instilling customer confidence in Formic service
  • Provide detailed service reports that list the Issue, root cause analysis (RCA) and solution
  • Lead RCA activities with a team of engineers and technicians across the team
  • Effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders from operators to senior management and executives
  • Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail in everything thing you do
  • Mentor junior or newly hired Engineers and Technicians as needed
  • Coordinate onsite schedule (self, vendor, and when applicable, other technicians) in alignment with customer expectations
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies, as well as a clean and safe work environment

Formic makes factory automation accessible and affordable for businesses by offering flexible automation solutions without significant upfront costs. Their pay-as-you-go model allows clients to pay a low hourly rate for automation systems, while Formic handles deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. Each solution is tailored to meet the specific needs of clients, and they only start paying once the system is operational. With 24/7 monitoring and a historical uptime of 99%, Formic aims to help businesses improve efficiency and reduce labor costs.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$57.5M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-11%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Formic secured $27.4 million in Series A financing, boosting growth potential.
  • Partnership with Mitsubishi enhances Formic's automation expertise and customer value.
  • Strategic leadership additions focus on scaling operations and financial infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established players like Waymo could overshadow Formic's market presence.
  • Rapid technological advancements may render Formic's offerings obsolete without continuous innovation.
  • Economic downturns could challenge Formic's pay-as-you-go revenue model.

What makes Formic unique

  • Formic offers a pay-as-you-go model for automation, reducing financial risk.
  • The company provides 24/7 monitoring and maintenance, ensuring 99% uptime for clients.
  • Formic's tailored solutions adapt to specific client needs, enhancing operational efficiency.

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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