Robotics Deployment Lead: Scale Factory Automation

Blackhornvc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Formic stock option program

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Company-sponsored 401(k)

Home office stipend

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Formic is seeking a Robotics Deployment Project Manager to lead end-to-end robotics automation deployments across customer environments. You will own scope alignment, deployment planning, execution oversight, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure systems are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.

This role requires strong technical fluency, disciplined project management, and the ability to drive alignment across customers, internal teams, and third‑party integrators.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in technically complex manufacturing or industrial environments.
• 3+ years of direct experience working with robotics or automation systems.
• Experience supporting end-of-line automation such as robotic palletizing, depalletizing, or case packing preferred.
• Experience working with industrial robots or cobots (e.g., FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, Universal Robots).
• Experience working with or alongside industrial robotics system integrators.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• Structured problem‑solver who thrives in fast‑paced environments.
• Willingness to travel approximately 35–40%.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle for local travel (mileage reimbursed per Formic policy).

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment projects from scope validation through installation and commissioning.
• Partner with Applications and Solutions Engineers as well as third-party integrators to define requirements and validate technical scope.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to deadlines, quality standards, and cost targets.
• Facilitate resolution of technical, operational, and scheduling issues that arise during deployment.
• Coordinate communication across customers, integrators, and internal teams.
• Drive structured handoffs from pre‑sales through deployment and project close‑out.
• Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of internal deployment and project management processes.

Skills

Project management

Robotics experience

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor/ integrator coordination

Scheduling and budgeting

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

FANUC

KUKA

Yaskawa

ABB

Universal Robots

Job description

Formic is seeking a Robotics Deployment Project Manager to lead end-to-end robotics automation deployments across customer environments. You will own scope alignment, deployment planning, execution oversight, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure systems are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.

This role requires strong technical fluency, disciplined project management, and the ability to drive alignment across customers, internal teams, and third‑party integrators.