Robotics Field Service Engineer at Formic

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Robotics, Food, Packaging, CPG, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

Deep technical expertise in robotics and manufacturing (e.g., Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB, Universal Robots)
Experience with automation engineering, field service, and customer-facing roles
Proficiency with CMMS tools (e.g., MaintainX)
Ability to use monitoring dashboards (e.g., Grafana)
Knowledge of robotics, controls, networking, pneumatics, and packaging equipment
Required safety certifications (OSHA, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), forklift)
Continuous self-improvement in technical knowledge

Responsibilities

Perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance for robotic manufacturing cells
Respond to alarms or escalations (remote or on-site), diagnosing and resolving issues per customer ASA
Provide on-site production support and informal training to operators and technicians
Use CMMS tools to log and track field activity, asset status, and spare parts needs
Coordinate self, vendors, and partners for in-field support, including scheduling and customer alignment
Maintain a clean, safe work environment and ensure compliance with OSHA and Formic safety standards
Monitor system performance remotely via Formic dashboards (e.g., Grafana)
Generate detailed service reports including issue, RCA, resolution, and follow-ups
Feed real-world system and customer insights to Continuous Improvement and Customer Success teams
Help identify systemic issues and opportunities to drive fleet-wide maintenance reductions
Build trusted, professional relationships with plant managers, operators, and technicians
Document and escalate field feedback to internal stakeholders for commercial or product consideration
Support site onboarding by identifying key champions and mapping decision-makers
Represent Formic’s mission and values on-site with a customer-first, solution-oriented mindset
Collaborate in RCA sessions, site audits, and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Train and mentor junior field technicians as needed
Continuously improve technical knowledge (robotics, controls, networking, pneumatics, packaging equipment)
Maintain required safety, LOTO, and forklift certifications
Contribute to internal documentation, shared playbooks, and field service SOPs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RoboticsField ServiceFanucYaskawaABBUniversal RobotsMaintenanceTroubleshootingAutomation EngineeringManufacturing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What does a Robotics Field Service Engineer do at Formic?

You will perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance for robotic manufacturing cells, respond to alarms or escalations remotely or on-site, provide on-site production support and training, use CMMS tools to log activities, coordinate with vendors, and maintain safety compliance.

Is this Robotics Field Service Engineer role remote or on-site?

The role involves both remote monitoring and on-site field service, including responding to escalations on-site and providing production support at customer locations across food, packaging, CPG, and logistics environments.

What tools and systems will I use in this role?

You will use CMMS tools like MaintainX for logging activities, monitor systems remotely via Formic dashboards such as Grafana, and work hands-on with robotic equipment from OEMs like Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB, and Universal Robots.

What is the Production Optimization team like at Formic?

The Production Optimization team is deeply technical and customer-facing, responsible for delivering uptime, performance, and insight across Formic's nationwide fleet of robotic systems, at the intersection of automation engineering, field service, and business impact.

What makes a strong candidate for the Robotics Field Service Engineer position?

Strong candidates have hands-on experience with robotic systems from OEMs like Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB, and Universal Robots, skills in diagnosing issues, performing maintenance, using monitoring tools like Grafana and CMMS, and providing customer-facing support while ensuring safety compliance.

Formic

Affordable factory automation solutions on demand

About Formic

Formic makes factory automation accessible and affordable for businesses by offering flexible automation solutions without significant upfront costs. Clients pay a low hourly rate for the use of automation systems, while Formic manages deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. The company tailors its solutions to meet specific client needs and provides 24/7 support, ensuring high reliability with a historical uptime of 99%. Formic's goal is to simplify the automation process, helping businesses improve efficiency and reduce labor costs.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$57.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

99% coverage for Medical, dental, & vision insurance plans (75% coverage for dependents)

Life insurance, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability plans

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Equity

Company-sponsored 401k

$2,000 Home office allowance

Monthly phone & internet reimbursement

Flexible time off policy and 10+ company holidays

Bi-annual all-company retreats

Risks

Competition from established players like Waymo could overshadow Formic's market presence.

Rapid technological advancements may render Formic's offerings obsolete without continuous innovation.

Economic downturns could challenge Formic's pay-as-you-go revenue model.

Differentiation

Formic offers a pay-as-you-go model for automation, reducing financial risk.

The company provides 24/7 monitoring and maintenance, ensuring 99% uptime for clients.

Formic's tailored solutions adapt to specific client needs, enhancing operational efficiency.

Upsides

Formic secured $27.4 million in Series A financing, boosting growth potential.

Partnership with Mitsubishi enhances Formic's automation expertise and customer value.

Strategic leadership additions focus on scaling operations and financial infrastructure.

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