On-Site Robotics Install & Commissioning Pro

Formic; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,572,800 - 52,348,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Formic

Healthcare Coverage

401(k)

Job summary

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

Requirements include a mechanical/electrical background with 3+ years installing industrial machinery and robotics, plus willingness to travel up to 50-60% for multi-day deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a related field.
• 3+ years with industrial 6-axis robots in install, maintenance, repair, programming or support.
• 3+ years installing and commissioning industrial machinery.
• Ability to travel 50-60% for deployments.

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 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
• Document lessons learned and help develop SOPs, deployment procedures, and best practices to support scalable product rollouts

Skills

Robotics installation

Troubleshooting

Mechanical setup

Electrical setup

Documentation

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa/Motoman

Universal Robots

Job description

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

Requirements include a mechanical/electrical background with 3+ years installing industrial machinery and robotics, plus willingness to travel up to 50-60% for multi-day deployments.