Controls & Automation Engineer

Collaborate with vendors to improve parts availability, diagnostic capabilities, and technical support

10+ years of experience in manufacturing automation or industrial robotics environments

Strong proficiency programming PLCs, robots, and industrial control systems

Solid understanding of robotic systems, motion systems, and automated manufacturing equipment

Hands-on experience diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control system failures

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings

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

As Controls & Automation Engineer, you will own advanced technical support and the long-term reliability of deployed robotic systems.

You will operate at the intersection of troubleshooting, system optimization, and product improvement, ensuring automation systems perform consistently in demanding production environments.

This role blends reactive support with proactive engineering.

You will diagnose complex failures, implement structured improvements, and partner cross-functionally to strengthen system stability across the fleet.

Your work will directly impact system uptime, performance consistency, and long-term customer success.

Diagnose and resolve complex automation failures to minimize production downtime

The Fleet Operations Team drives uptime and operational performance across Formic’s growing fleet of deployed robotic systems. Working inside live manufacturing environments, the team diagnoses issues, restores production, and continuously improves system reliability at scale. Fleet Operations operates at the intersection of robotics, controls, and real-world factory execution, ensuring Formic’s automation delivers consistent, measurable performance across diverse industrial applications.

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