Robotics Deployment Intern — Onsite Bolingbrook, IL

Formic; Chicago, Bolingbrook (IL, IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Formic is offering an internship in the greater Chicago area to support robotics deployments and operational execution while gaining hands-on exposure to real-world automation systems. You will work across technical and non-technical workstreams, supporting coordination, documentation, and process improvement.

This role is ideal for highly organized, curious students eager to learn how a robotics company operates at scale and to contribute to deployment success in live manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in robotics, automation, manufacturing, or industrial tech.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Excel, Notion, Slack.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between internal teams, external vendors, and customers.
• Assist with deployment documentation, checklists, and installation readiness reviews.
• Shadow customer calls and internal planning meetings; capture notes and actions.
• Prepare customer-facing materials, FAQs, and onboarding docs.
• Support post-deployment tracking, issue documentation, and follow-up coordination.
• Assist engineers and technicians with testing, setup, or validation of robotic systems.
• Document edge cases, integration notes, and process improvements to improve repeatability.
• Help organize and maintain SOPs, internal playbooks, and cross-functional documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Interest in robotics and automation

Google Workspace

Excel

Notion

Slack

Education

Engineering (BSc/MSc)

Industrial Engineering

Robotics

Operations

Business

Job description

Formic is offering an internship in the greater Chicago area to support robotics deployments and operational execution while gaining hands-on exposure to real-world automation systems. You will work across technical and non-technical workstreams, supporting coordination, documentation, and process improvement.

This role is ideal for highly organized, curious students eager to learn how a robotics company operates at scale and to contribute to deployment success in live manufacturing environments.