Robotics & Automation Controls Engineer — Fleet Uptime

Formic; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Formic

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Home office stipend

Cell phone reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Formic seeks a Controls & Automation Engineer in Atlanta, GA to own advanced technical support and long‑term reliability of deployed robotic systems. You will diagnose complex failures, implement structured improvements, and partner cross‑functionally to strengthen fleet stability and customer success.

This role blends reactive support with proactive engineering, requiring strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with Product, Deployment, and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing automation or industrial robotics
• Strong proficiency programming PLCs and robots
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Experience working in uptime-critical manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex automation failures to minimize production downtime
• Design and implement preventative and predictive strategies that improve system reliability
• Lead system-level continuous improvement initiatives, including hardware and software upgrades
• Analyze production data and diagnostic trends to identify systemic performance gaps
• Provide remote support by responding to service tickets, guiding troubleshooting efforts, and triaging issues to onsite teams when required
• Support field service activities within your local region for both reactive and preventative maintenance
• Partner with Product, Deployment, and Engineering teams to standardize equipment configurations and improve system repeatability
• Maintain system documentation, including procedures, maintenance logs, and change-control records
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues across the fleet
• Mentor field technicians and engineers on troubleshooting and system health best practices
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, internal quality requirements, and relevant industry regulations
• Collaborate with vendors to improve parts availability, diagnostic capabilities, and technical support

Skills

Automation experience

PLC programming

Robotics systems

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors in Engineering or related field

Tools

Industrial controls

Job description

Formic seeks a Controls & Automation Engineer in Atlanta, GA to own advanced technical support and long‑term reliability of deployed robotic systems. You will diagnose complex failures, implement structured improvements, and partner cross‑functionally to strengthen fleet stability and customer success.

This role blends reactive support with proactive engineering, requiring strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with Product, Deployment, and Engineering teams.