Solutions Engineer (Application Engineer): End-of-Line Automation

Analyze production data, CAD files, parts lists, and process details to build accurate scopes of work

Design and scope robotic automation solutions using Formic’s modular automation portfolio

Produce quick-turn cost estimates to support proposal development and deal execution

Iterate solutions based on feedback from customers, Sales, and internal technical stakeholders

Participate in customer meetings and design reviews throughout the pre-sales process

Manage multiple proposals and technical workstreams in parallel

At Formic, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package for full-time, U.S.-based team members, including:

Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors

Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents, with optional buy-up plans available

Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid

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

In this role, you will serve as the primary pre-sales technical and applications partner for Formic’s prospective customers.

You will build credibility through strong production knowledge, technical fluency, and consultative problem-solving.

You will quickly develop a deep understanding of a customer’s production goals, constraints, and success criteria, then translate those inputs into scoped automation solutions that align operational needs with Formic’s product capabilities.

You will also partner cross-functionally to ensure clean handoffs from pre-sales to deployment and ongoing support, helping ensure the solutions you design translate into successful customer outcomes.

The Automation Engineering Team is responsible for scoping and designing robotics-driven automation solutions that deliver immediate production impact for Formic’s manufacturing customers. The team partners closely with Sales and prospective customers to understand operational challenges, identify value drivers, and translate production requirements into deployable automation concepts. Automation Engineering leverages Formic’s modular automation portfolio to build turnkey, fully managed solutions that are practical, scalable, and designed to perform reliably in real factory environments from day one.

Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longer optional for manufacturers that want to stay competitive.

We deliver automation through a Robotics-as-a-Service model that combines industrial robotics, proprietary software, and full-service support into a single, integrated solution. By removing the traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we enable manufacturers to deploy automation quickly and realize measurable gains in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency without large upfront capital investment.

Backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, and Mitsubishi HC Capital North America, Formic is scaling rapidly and building the foundation for a new era of high-performance, Made in America production.

Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup

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

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