Robotics Field Service Tech: Travel, Equity, Uptime Focus

Formic; San Francisco, Oakland (CA, CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Formic

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,

401(k) retirement plan

Home Office stipend

Cell phone reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Formic is seeking a Robotics Field Service Technician to join the Fleet Operations team. You will execute preventive maintenance, carry out directed repairs, and represent Formic at customer facilities in uptime-critical environments.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of hands-on field service for robotic or industrial automation systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to document work clearly. Travel up to 80% locally and up to 50% overnight is expected.

Qualifications

• Hands-on field service or maintenance experience with robotic/industrial automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, PLC, or robotic controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using CMMS to track maintenance activity.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on robotic cells per checklists and procedures.
• Carry out directed corrective maintenance and repairs as assigned.
• Respond to on-site service calls and follow troubleshooting steps.
• Provide hands-on support to customer operators and maintenance teams.
• Log service activity, asset updates and spare part needs in CMMS and related systems.

Skills

Field service

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

CMMS usage

Travel readiness

Clear documentation

Safety compliance

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Formic is seeking a Robotics Field Service Technician to join the Fleet Operations team. You will execute preventive maintenance, carry out directed repairs, and represent Formic at customer facilities in uptime-critical environments.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of hands-on field service for robotic or industrial automation systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to document work clearly. Travel up to 80% locally and up to 50% overnight is expected.