Field Robotics Install & Commissioning Technician

Formic Technologies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Formic

Competitive commission structure

Healthcare coverage

FSA / DCFSA benefits

Life and disability insurance

EAP

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Home office stipend

Cell phone reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Formic Technologies seeks a Robotics Install and Commissioning Technician to bring robotic systems into live production environments. You will support integration in the shop and perform on-site installation and commissioning at customer facilities.

You will collaborate with Deployment Engineers and Project Managers, perform testing and validation, and help document SOPs. This role requires hands‑on technical work and travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with industrial 6-axis robots.
• 3+ years experience installing and commissioning industrial machinery.
• Willingness to travel up to 50–60% for multi‑day deployments.
• Experience with end‑of‑line automation systems such as robotic palletizing, depalletizing, and case packing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support system integration including mechanical and electrical setup, quality checks, documentation, testing, program updates, troubleshooting, FAT, and final pack‑out.
• Install and commission Formic solutions at customer sites in close collaboration with Deployment Engineers and Project Managers.
• Perform mechanical installation, power‑up, testing, troubleshooting, fine‑tuning, performance validation, and final documentation.
• Support refurbishment and reconditioning of returned systems as needed.
• Validate system performance and identify improvements during testing, commissioning, and live deployments.

Skills

Bachelors degree in engineering

6-axis robots

Industrial machinery install

Travel 50-60%

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Hand tools

PC proficiency

Driver's license

Physical ability

Robotics brands

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics or related field

Job description

Formic Technologies seeks a Robotics Install and Commissioning Technician to bring robotic systems into live production environments. You will support integration in the shop and perform on-site installation and commissioning at customer facilities.

You will collaborate with Deployment Engineers and Project Managers, perform testing and validation, and help document SOPs. This role requires hands‑on technical work and travel to customer sites.