Field Robotics Install & Commissioning Technician

Formic; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Formic

Uncapped Commission Structure

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

FSA and DCFSA

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental Leave Program

Company-sponsored 401(k)

Home Office Stipend

Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Formic is seeking a Robotics Install and Commissioning Technician to bring robotic systems into live production environments. You will support system integration in the shop and on customer sites, performing mechanical installation, testing, troubleshooting, and validation to ensure reliable deployments.

You will collaborate with Deployment Engineers and Project Managers, travel to customer sites up to 50–60%, and follow strict safety and SOP guidelines while delivering scalable automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with industrial 6‑axis robots in installation, maintenance, repair, programming, troubleshooting, or technical support roles.
• 3+ years of experience installing and commissioning industrial machinery.
• Experience with end‑of‑line automation systems such as robotic palletizing, depalletizing, and case packing preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50–60% for multi‑day customer deployments and commissioning activities.
• Strong problem‑solving instincts and the ability to navigate unfamiliar challenges independently.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using hand tools and working in hands‑on technical environments.
• Strong PC and general technical proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for local travel (mileage reimbursed per Formic policy).
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Ability to work independently while representing Formic professionally in customer environments.
• Experience with industrial robots such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, or Universal Robots preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support internal system integration for robotics-driven automation solutions, 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 production deployments
• Test and troubleshoot new automation solutions under development
• Follow Formic’s standardized processes, tools, SOPs, and all applicable safety requirements
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and system integration partners to support system delivery, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support early-stage product deployments, including hands-on installation, commissioning, and validation of newly developed automation solutions
• Provide diagnostics and troubleshooting support for newly deployed products that have not yet transitioned to the service team
• Document lessons learned and help develop SOPs, deployment procedures, and best practices to support scalable product rollouts

Skills

Six-axis robots

Machinery installation

End-of-line automation

Travel 50-60%

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Hand tools

Technical proficiency

Driver's license

Lifting 50+ lbs

Independence

Industrial robots experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Job description

Formic is seeking a Robotics Install and Commissioning Technician to bring robotic systems into live production environments. You will support system integration in the shop and on customer sites, performing mechanical installation, testing, troubleshooting, and validation to ensure reliable deployments.

You will collaborate with Deployment Engineers and Project Managers, travel to customer sites up to 50–60%, and follow strict safety and SOP guidelines while delivering scalable automation