Job Description

Who We Are:

At Formic, were on a mission to revolutionize American manufacturing and create more abundance in the world. We believe in continuing the American legacy of innovation by making automation accessible to all manufacturers and increasing their factory productivity by 10x.

Built upon deep expertise in robotics and manufacturing, our unique full service automation solutions combine the best automation technology, software, and analysis tools for manufacturers with best in class uptime, support, and maintenance services. We are creating a new era of supercharged efficiency and competitiveness for US manufacturers.

As the world faces growing pressure from tariffs, rising costs, and labor shortages, Formic is uniquely positioned as the industry leading solution to overcome these challenges. Fueled by our vision for a re-industrialized domestic supply chain, everything we do is aimed at growing Made in America products. And were growing fast - achieving 7x growth in production hours YoY.

Supporting us in our mission, with investments thus far totaling over $60 million, are backers including Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, Mitsubishi HC Capital NA, and CEOs and founders of multiple Fortune 50 companies.

The Deployment team at Formic is at the forefront of making fully-managed robotic automation possible across diverse manufacturing environments. Were seeking Robotics Deployment Project Manager with proven project management success and a deep understanding of robotic automation. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on coordinating cross-functional teams; turning complex deployments into seamless successes; and who's looking to make a visible impact in a growing industry leader.

Youll serve as the critical link between customers, internal engineers, and third-party integratorsensuring projects move forward smoothly from kickoff to commissioning.

In this role you will:

• Plan and manage robotics-centric automation solutions for a variety of different clients and applications, overseeing all aspects of deployment
• Assist in defining project scopes, gather project requirements, and validate proposals in cooperation with Formic Application Engineers and third-party robotics integrators
• Develop and track project plans and monitor progress to ensure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met
• Aid in the resolution of issues that surface in the deployment process
• Assist with process refinement and standardization in deployments

What makes you a great fit:

• 5+ years of project management experience in technically complex manufacturing environments
• 3+ years of prior experience in robotics or automation
• Hands-on experience designing or deploying 6-axis robot or cobot cells
• Experience working with or for an industrial robotics System Integrator
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken
• Ability to skillfully manage a diverse set of team members and stakeholders
• Hunger to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel up to ~40% of time
• Youre located in - or open to relocate to - the greater Los Angeles or San Franscisco Bay areas

What we look for:

Were building a company from the ground up, so every single person we hire has a massive impact on our team, culture, and ability to accomplish our mission. While each individual brings their own unique skills and perspectives to Formic, we look for people who share our vision and act in alignment with our Operating Principles . If this sounds like you, Formic could be the place for you:

• Fearless Optimism: You share our ambitious vision of what we can accomplish. Youre aware of the challenges we will face as a startup doing new things in an old space, but youre energized by the incredible opportunity we have to drive change for our customers, and for the manufacturing industry at large.
• Factories First: You have a strong customer focus, no matter who your customer is. You seek to make things easier and better for our customers, even if it makes your job a little harder.
• Today, Not Tomorrow: There are always plenty of projects to tackle in a startup, but you prioritize, take accountability for work, and have a bias toward action.
• Be Right Often: You dont do things just because thats how theyve always been done. You keep looking for ways to improve, seek out feedback along the way, and back your decisions up with data.
• Made of Rubber: Just like rubber, when you fall you bounce back up. You know theres going to be a lot of challenge and change in our work ahead but you are adaptable, resilient, and ready to thrive through it all.
• Good Baton Passes: You work with a desire to make things easier and better for your team members. You use empathy to understand the needs and goals of others and support each other so Formic can be successful together.

Our Total Rewards

At Formic, we believe you perform your best when you're supported in caring for yourself and your loved ones. That's why we've thoughtfully designed a comprehensive benefits and perks package for our full-time, U.S.-based team members, including:

Equity in Formic: Own a meaningful stake in a fast-growing Series A startup, backed by leading global investors

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 99% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, with 75% coverage for dependents, provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield and Guardian

Additional Fully Covered Insurance Benefits: FSA & DCFSA, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability through Guardian, all 100% employer-paid

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic and provided via Guardian, offering support when you need it most

Paid Parental Leave: Generous parental leave to support our employees and their growing families

Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-backed retirement savings plan

Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote employees to set up your ideal at-home or on the road work environment

Monthly Cell-Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward phone and internet expenses

Flexible Time-Off: Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy

Paid Company Holidays: Celebrate important dates with paid time off

Compensation Philosophy

Formics compensation packages - including salaries and equity - are thoughtfully benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage. Equity represents a critical part of our mutual investment: when Formic succeeds, so do you.

Final compensation packages are carefully customized based on candidate preference for cash and equity balance, experience, geographic location, and market considerations. Our goal is to attract and reward top talent who will significantly impact our organization. We're open to meaningful discussions about compensation structure to secure exceptional team members.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is detailed below.

Base Salary Range:

$115,000 - $145,000 USD

What we look for:

Were building a company from the ground up, so every single person we hire has a massive impact on our team, culture, and ability to accomplish our mission. While each individual brings their own unique skills and perspectives to Formic, we look for people who share our vision and act in alignment with our Operating Principles . If this sounds like you, Formic could be the place for you!

• Fearless Optimism: You share our ambitious vision of what we can accomplish. Youre aware of the challenges we will face as a startup doing new things in an old space, but youre energized by the incredible opportunity we have to drive change for our customers, and for the manufacturing industry at large.
• Factories First: You have a strong customer focus, no matter who your customer is. You seek to make things easier and better for our customers, even if it makes your job a little harder.
• Today, Not Tomorrow: There are always plenty of projects to tackle in a startup, but you prioritize, take accountability for work, and have a bias toward action.
• Be Right Often: You dont do things just because thats how theyve always been done. You keep looking for ways to improve, seek out feedback along the way, and back your decisions up with data.
• Made of Rubber: Justlike rubber, when you fall you bounce back up. You know theres going to be a lot of challenge and change in our work ahead but you are adaptable, resilient, and ready to thrive through it all.
• Good Baton Passes: You work with a desire to make things easier and better for your team members. You use empathy to understand the needs and goals of others and support each other so Formic can be successful together.

Formic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, fa]]> <

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Full time, Temporary work, Relocation, Home office, Flexible hours,

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