Robotics Install & Commissioning Tech: On-Site Impact

Frontdoor Defense; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Formic

Competitive commission structure

Healthcare coverage

Home office stipend

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Formic is hiring a Robotics Install & Commissioning Technician to lead hands-on installation and on-site commissioning of our robotic systems at customer facilities in the Chicago area. The role involves working closely with Deployment Engineers and Project Managers to ensure successful deployments.

You will perform mechanical and electrical setup, testing, troubleshooting, and validation, while adhering to safety standards and internal SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's-level engineering degree or hands-on equivalent in a relevant field.
• 3+ years' hands-on experience with industrial 6-axis robots in install/maintenance roles.
• 3+ years' experience installing and commissioning industrial machinery.
• Willingness to travel up to 50–60% for multi-day deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on installation and commissioning of Formic robotic systems at customer sites.
• Support internal system integration including mechanical and electrical setup, testing, and documentation.
• Install and commission Formic solutions at customer sites with Deployment Engineers and Project Managers.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and validation in live production environments.
• Document lessons learned and help develop SOPs and deployment procedures.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Mechatronics

Robotics

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa

Universal Robots

Job description

Formic is hiring a Robotics Install & Commissioning Technician to lead hands-on installation and on-site commissioning of our robotic systems at customer facilities in the Chicago area. The role involves working closely with Deployment Engineers and Project Managers to ensure successful deployments.

You will perform mechanical and electrical setup, testing, troubleshooting, and validation, while adhering to safety standards and internal SOPs.