Robotics Field Service Technician: Uptime & Repairs

Formic Technologies; Ohio; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Formic

Competitive commission structure

Healthcare coverage (Medical, dental,

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parental leave

401(k)

Home office stipend

Cell phone reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Formic Technologies is hiring a Robotics Field Service Technician to join our Fleet Operations Team. You will perform preventive maintenance and directed repairs on robotic manufacturing cells at customer facilities, collaborating with engineering and senior field staff.

The role requires hands-on technical work, safety focus, and clear documentation. Expect significant travel (up to 80% local, up to 50% overnight) and ongoing skill development in robotics, controls, and industrial systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on field service or maintenance experience supporting robotic or industrial automation systems.
• Solid troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, PLC, or robotic control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic drawings.
• Experience using CMMS platforms to track and report maintenance activity.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance on robotic manufacturing cells following established checklists and procedures.
• Perform directed corrective maintenance and repairs as assigned by engineering, dispatch, or senior technicians.
• Respond to on-site service calls, follow structured troubleshooting steps, and elevate complex or unresolved issues to engineering.
• Log service activity, asset updates, and spare part requirements in CMMS.
• Follow assigned field schedules and coordinate day-to-day logistics with customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Field service experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical & PLC

CMMS usage

Reading schematics

Travel availability

Safety compliance

Tools

CMMS software

Robot maintenance tooling

Job description

Formic Technologies is hiring a Robotics Field Service Technician to join our Fleet Operations Team. You will perform preventive maintenance and directed repairs on robotic manufacturing cells at customer facilities, collaborating with engineering and senior field staff.

The role requires hands-on technical work, safety focus, and clear documentation. Expect significant travel (up to 80% local, up to 50% overnight) and ongoing skill development in robotics, controls, and industrial systems.