Senior Software Engineer, AI Team (Oakland, CA)

🏢 Summary: Senior Backend Engineer role focused on designing and scaling cloud-based backend systems for a digital manufacturing platform. The position involves building event-driven services and APIs using Node.js and AWS to support global, production-grade operations. You will contribute to system design, reliability, and performance of high-scale distributed systems. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years backend engineering experience, Strong Node.js proficiency, Strong JavaScript or TypeScript proficiency, Hands-on experience with AWS services (SQS, Lambda, EC2, RDS), Experience with distributed systems, Experience with event-driven architectures, Experience designing REST or GraphQL APIs, Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Unit and integration testing experience, Knowledge of system design principles, Understanding of caching mechanisms, Knowledge of security best practices (OWASP Top 10), U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency 📃 Skills: Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, AWS, SQS, Lambda, EC2, RDS, REST, GraphQL, SQL, NoSQL, OWASP, Caching, Testing, DistributedSystems, APIs 🏢 Description: Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products, Faster Fictiv exists
to help product innovators create. Fictiv is a global manufacturing and supply chain company that enables organizations to scale globally across Fictiv’s four global manufacturing centers in India, Mexico, China, and the U.S.. Companies use Fictiv to access high-quality production, optimize supply chain logistics, and mitigate supply chain risk—ensuring they can move from prototype to full-scale manufacturing with speed and confidence. To date, Fictiv has delivered more than 35 million commercial and prototype parts for industries such as aerospace, robotics, automotive, climate tech, and more, helping them innovate faster, free up precious resources, and drive profitable growth. Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js / AWS) Location: Oakland, CA (Remote) | Open to CA, OR, WACompany: Fictiv Build the Future of Manufacturing Manufacturing is a $13 trillion industry—but much of it still runs on outdated, slow, and fragmented systems. Fictiv is changing that. Since 2013, we’ve been building a cloud-based, AI-powered digital manufacturing platform that helps companies go from prototype to production faster than ever. Our platform combines intelligent software with a global network of vetted manufacturing partners—powering innovation across electric vehicles, robotics, and next-gen consumer products. We’re growing fast and looking for engineers who want to solve complex, real-world problems at scale. What You’ll Do As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll help build and scale the systems that power our global manufacturing ecosystem: Design and develop highly available, scalable backend services in AWS Build and maintain event-driven, asynchronous systems using Node.js Create robust APIs (REST / GraphQL) powering customer-facing and internal tools Partner closely with product, frontend, and infrastructure teams to ship impactful features Contribute to technical design discussions and drive best practices across the team Debug production issues and improve system reliability Continuously improve code quality through testing, observability, and documentation What You Bring 5+ years of backend engineering experience Strong skills in Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript Experience building systems on AWS (SQS, Lambda, EC2, RDS, etc.) Solid understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures Experience designing and maintaining REST or GraphQL APIs Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases Commitment to writing unit and integration tests Knowledge of system design, caching, and security best practices (OWASP Top 10) Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) Nice to have: AWS certification Experience with high-scale or business-critical systems How You Work You take ownership and deliver clean, maintainable, production-ready code You communicate clearly and collaborate across teams You’re proactive in solving problems—even outside your immediate scope You enjoy mentoring others and raising the bar for engineering excellence You stay curious and continuously learn new technologies and patterns Why Fictiv? Work on real-world problems impacting global supply chains Join a fast-growing company at the intersection of AI, software, and manufacturing Collaborate with teams building products used by top hardware innovators Competitive compensation and benefits Flexible work environment (West Coast friendly) Minimal travel (0–10%) Ready to Build Something That Matters? If you’re excited about scaling systems, solving complex challenges, and shaping the future of manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you. Salary Range:$160,000 – $200,000 per year, depending on experience About Fictiv Fictiv is transforming how the next rockets, self-driving cars, and life-saving robots are designed, developed, and delivered to customers around the world. People who succeed at Fictiv are talented, creative, and driven to achieve professional excellence and support our vision to help product innovators create. We’re actively seeking teammates who: Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company. Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team. Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth. Have an ‘always learning’ mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins. Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.

🏢 Summary: Design and deploy learning-based manipulation systems for humanoid and mobile robots, leveraging foundation models and advanced generative control methods. The role focuses on sim-to-real transfer, digital twins, teleoperation data pipelines, and robust closed-loop visuomotor policy deployment in production environments. You will work on scalable robotics infrastructure to enable reliable, real-world robotic manipulation at scale. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience training embodied AI policies for real robots, Experience with transformer-based action models, Experience with diffusion policies or generative control methods, Experience adapting or fine-tuning large-scale multimodal/foundation models, Ability to deploy and optimize models on real robotic systems, Strong understanding of sim-to-real transfer challenges, Experience with multi-modal inputs (vision, proprioception, language), Proficiency in Python, Proficiency in deep learning frameworks, Experience integrating learned policies with real-time control systems, Strong experimental design and debugging skills 📃 Skills: Python, PyTorch, JAX, IsaacSim, MuJoCo, Transformers, Diffusion, ACT, VLA, Pi0, Gemini, Robotics, Teleoperation, Visuomotor, Simulation 🏢 Description: Who we are: 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. About the team: The Software Engineering Team builds and operates the systems that power Formic's Robotics-as-a-Service platform. Engineering focuses on ensuring deployed systems are observable, resilient, and remotely diagnosable at scale. The team builds production-grade edge and cloud systems that support reliable data collection, remote troubleshooting, live video streaming, and continuous system improvement. This work directly impacts fleet uptime, service efficiency, and customer outcomes by ensuring Formic's monitoring and control infrastructure remains scalable, reliable, and continuously evolving. In this role you will: - Design and train learning-based manipulation systems for humanoid and mobile manipulation platforms - Develop and maintain high-fidelity digital twins using Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or similar tools - Implement and evaluate approaches such as: - Action Chunking with Transformers (ACT) - Diffusion Policies - Behavior Cloning at Scale - Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models - Latent action or hierarchical skill models - Work with modern foundation models for robotics (e.g., Pi0, Gemini ER 1.6 or similar), including adapting, fine-tuning, and deploying them for real-world tasks - Contribute to development of a Universal Manipulation Interface (UMI) abstraction layer - Build teleoperation-to-training data pipelines - Design sim-to-real transfer strategies including domain randomization and system identification - Evaluate policy robustness, generalization, and real-world performance - Work closely with perception and controls teams to ensure stable closed-loop visuomotor policies - Deploy, tune, and iterate on models running on real robotic systems in production environments What makes you a great fit: - Experience training embodied AI policies for real robots - Familiarity with transformer-based action models (e.g., ACT) - Experience with diffusion policies or other generative control methods - Experience working with or adapting large-scale models (e.g., Pi0, Gemini ER 1.6, or similar VLA / multimodal models) - Ability to deploy, fine-tune, and optimize models for real-world robotic systems (latency, robustness, reliability) - Strong understanding of sim-to-real challenges - Experience working with multi-modal inputs (vision, proprioception, language) - Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, etc.) - Experience integrating learned policies with real-time control systems - Strong experimental design, evaluation, and debugging skills Our Total Rewards: - Equity in Formic - Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure (for commission-eligible roles) - Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (medical, dental, vision) - FSA and DCFSA - Life insurance - Short-term and long-term disability insurance - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) - Company-sponsored 401(k) - Home Office Stipend - Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement - Flexible Time Off Compensation Philosophy Formic's pay and equity packages are benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage. Equity represents a meaningful part of the mutual investment. Final offers are customized based on experience, geographic location, market considerations, and preferred balance of cash and equity. Compensation Range: $145,000—$200,000 USD What we look for: We value candidates who align with the company’s operating principles, take ownership, think from first principles, act with urgency, collaborate across teams, and demonstrate resilience and optimism while building scalable systems. Equal Opportunity Employment: Formic is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, business needs, and role requirements. AI Use: AI-powered tools may be used during parts of the interview process, with final hiring decisions made by humans.

🏢 Summary: Product Engineer role focused on improving reliability, standardization, and scalability of deployed robotic automation systems by translating field data into validated engineering enhancements. The position bridges field performance and product design, leading system improvements across mechanical, electrical, controls, and safety domains. It involves hands-on automation expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and ownership of enhancement projects from analysis through rollout. 🗂️ Requirements: Hands-on experience building, commissioning, or supporting automated systems, Strong background in industrial robotics and automation integration, Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, Understanding of automation design principles, Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, motion components, PLCs, and safety systems, Ability to navigate CAD in 2D and 3D environments, Experience in manufacturing or production environments, Proven ability to translate engineering data into scalable product improvements 📃 Skills: Robotics, Automation, PLCs, CAD, Pneumatics, Motion, Electrical, Schematics, Safety, Manufacturing 🏢 Description: Who we are: Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. 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. About the team: The Automation Engineering Team delivers robotics-driven automation deployments across a wide range of customer applications. The team partners cross-functionally to translate customer requirements into deployed systems, ensuring solutions are integrated, commissioned, and validated to perform reliably in real manufacturing environments. About the role: As a Product Engineer, you will drive fleet-wide reliability, standardization, and system evolution across deployed robotic automation systems. You will identify recurring field issues, evaluate feature requests, and translate operational feedback into durable, scalable engineering improvements. This role bridges field performance and product-level design. You will convert real-world system data into validated enhancements, structured documentation, and implementation-ready updates that improve reliability, reduce repeat failures, and strengthen long-term system sustainability. In this role you will: - Identify recurring performance issues across deployed systems and define structured improvement initiatives - Analyze mechanical, electrical, controls, and safety data to develop validated engineering enhancements - Design scalable solutions that improve reliability, performance, and maintainability - Develop implementation-ready documentation, drawings, and hardware packages for field deployment - Lead enhancement projects from definition through validation and rollout - Partner closely with Field Service and Customer Success to ensure alignment and long-term adoption - Standardize improvements to prevent one-off fixes and reduce fleet variability - Collect and structure engineering data to inform product evolution - Support new product initiatives by incorporating field-driven insights into system design What makes you a great fit: - Hands-on experience building, commissioning, or supporting automated systems - Strong background in industrial robotics and automation integration - Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics - Solid understanding of automation design principles - Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, motion components, PLCs, and safety systems - Comfort navigating CAD in 2D and 3D environments - Understanding of manufacturing and production environments - Strong organizational and project leadership skills - Proven ability to translate structured engineering data into scalable product improvements Our Total Rewards: - Equity participation through stock options - Competitive and uncapped commission structure for eligible roles - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with high employer contribution - FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (employer-paid) - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave - Company-sponsored 401(k) - Home office stipend for remote and hybrid employees - Monthly cell phone reimbursement - Flexible paid time off policy Compensation Range: $105,000—$165,000 USD

🏢 Summary: Project Engineer role focused on advanced technical support and long-term reliability of deployed industrial robotic systems in live manufacturing environments. The position combines complex troubleshooting, system optimization, preventive strategies, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize uptime and performance. Includes significant field support, continuous improvement initiatives, and impact on fleet-wide automation stability. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years in manufacturing automation or industrial robotics, Proficiency programming PLCs, robots, and industrial control systems, Strong knowledge of robotic systems, motion systems, automated manufacturing equipment, Hands-on experience diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control failures, Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings, Experience in uptime-critical manufacturing environments, Willingness to travel up to 50%, Valid driver's license 📃 Skills: PLC, Robotics, Automation, IndustrialControls, MotionControl, ElectricalSchematics, Troubleshooting, PreventiveMaintenance, PredictiveMaintenance, ManufacturingSystems 🏢 Description: Who we are: 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. About the team: 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 automation delivers consistent, measurable performance across diverse industrial applications. About the role: As Project 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. In this role you will: - Diagnose and resolve complex automation failures to minimize production downtime - Design and implement preventative and predictive strategies that improve system reliability - Lead system-level continuous improvement initiatives, including hardware and software upgrades - Analyze production data and diagnostic trends to identify systemic performance gaps - Provide remote support by responding to service tickets, guiding troubleshooting efforts, and triaging issues to onsite teams when required - Support field service activities within your local region for both reactive and preventative maintenance - Partner with Product, Deployment, and Engineering teams to standardize equipment configurations and improve system repeatability - Maintain system documentation, including procedures, maintenance logs, and change-control records - Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues across the fleet - Mentor field technicians and engineers on troubleshooting and system health best practices - Ensure compliance with safety standards, internal quality requirements, and relevant industry regulations - Collaborate with vendors to improve parts availability, diagnostic capabilities, and technical support What makes you a great fit: - 5+ 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 - Experience working in uptime-critical manufacturing environments - Strong problem-solving skills and a structured troubleshooting methodology - Clear written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally - Willingness to travel up to 50% based on business needs - Valid driver's license and ability to support local travel Bonus points if you have: - Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments - Experience standardizing automation systems across multiple deployed sites - Exposure to data-driven maintenance or predictive monitoring tools Our Total Rewards: - Equity in Formic through stock option program - Competitive & uncapped commission structure for eligible roles - Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) - Additional insurance benefits including FSA, DCFSA, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks - Company-sponsored 401(k) - Home office stipend for remote and hybrid employees - Monthly cell phone reimbursement - 15 days of paid time off plus company holidays Compensation Philosophy: This role is paid hourly with a range of $38–$46 per hour. Based on typical field service hours (approximately 50+ hours per week including travel, site activity, and documentation), total annualized earnings typically range from $109,000 - $132,000 depending on experience and hours worked. Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable federal and state law for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Equal Opportunity Employment: Formic is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, business needs, and role requirements. AI Use: AI-powered tools may be used in some interviews, but all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

🏢 Summary: The Controls & Automation Engineer is responsible for advanced technical support and long-term reliability of deployed robotic systems in live manufacturing environments. The role focuses on diagnosing complex automation failures, improving system performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across hardware and software. This position combines hands-on troubleshooting, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize uptime and operational consistency. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing automation or industrial robotics, Proficiency in PLC, robot, and industrial control systems programming, Strong understanding of robotic systems, motion systems, and automated manufacturing equipment, Experience diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control system failures, Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings, Experience working in uptime-critical manufacturing environments, Willingness to travel up to 50%, Valid driver's license 📃 Skills: PLC, Robotics, Automation, Controls, Motion, Electrical, Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, Manufacturing, Schematics 🏢 Description: Who we are: Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. 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 traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, manufacturers can deploy automation quickly and achieve measurable gains in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency. About the team: The Fleet Operations Team drives uptime and operational performance across a growing fleet of deployed robotic systems. Working inside live manufacturing environments, the team diagnoses issues, restores production, and continuously improves system reliability at scale. About the role: 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 to ensure automation systems perform consistently in demanding production environments. Responsibilities: - Diagnose and resolve complex automation failures to minimize production downtime - Design and implement preventative and predictive strategies to improve system reliability - Lead system-level continuous improvement initiatives, including hardware and software upgrades - Analyze production data and diagnostic trends to identify systemic performance gaps - Provide remote support, respond to service tickets, and triage issues to onsite teams when required - Support regional field service activities for reactive and preventative maintenance - Partner with Product, Deployment, and Engineering teams to standardize equipment configurations - Maintain system documentation including procedures, maintenance logs, and change-control records - Serve as escalation point for complex technical issues - Mentor field technicians and engineers on troubleshooting best practices - Ensure compliance with safety standards, internal quality requirements, and industry regulations - Collaborate with vendors to improve parts availability and diagnostic capabilities Requirements: - 5+ 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 - Experience working in uptime-critical manufacturing environments - Willingness to travel up to 50% - Valid driver's license Benefits: - Equity participation through stock options - Competitive hourly compensation with overtime eligibility - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance - FSA, DCFSA, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability - Employee Assistance Program - Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks) - Company-sponsored 401(k) - Home office stipend and monthly cell phone reimbursement - 15 days of paid time off plus company holidays Compensation: Hourly rate: $38–$46 USD. Total annualized earnings typically range from $109,000–$132,000 depending on experience, rate, and hours worked. Overtime paid according to applicable law.

🏢 Summary: Hands-on field service role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and restoring robotic manufacturing cells in live production environments. The position focuses on maximizing uptime through preventative and corrective maintenance, root cause analysis, and direct customer support. It involves extensive travel and close collaboration with plant teams to ensure reliable robotic system performance. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years field service experience with robotic or industrial automation systems, Strong troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, PLC, or robotic control systems, Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pneumatic drawings, Experience using CMMS platforms, Willingness to travel locally up to 80% and overnight up to 50%, Clear technical documentation and communication skills, Commitment to safety standards including LOTO compliance 📃 Skills: Robotics, PLC, Electrical, Mechanical, CMMS, LOTO, Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, Pneumatics, Networking, Automation 🏢 Description: About the team: The Fleet Operations Team drives uptime and operational performance across a growing fleet of deployed robotic systems. Working inside live manufacturing environments, the team diagnoses issues, restores production, and continuously improves system reliability at scale. The team operates at the intersection of robotics, controls, and factory execution, ensuring automation delivers consistent, measurable performance across diverse industrial applications. About the role: As a Robotics Field Service Engineer, you are the front line of technical ownership across deployed robotic cells. You will diagnose failures, restore systems to production, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and represent the company directly within customer facilities. This is a hands-on, high-accountability role in uptime-critical environments. Success requires strong troubleshooting discipline, calm execution during production interruptions, and structured documentation. Your work directly impacts fleet performance, customer satisfaction, and long-term system reliability. In this role you will: - Perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance on robotic manufacturing cells - Respond to remote and on-site escalations, diagnose root causes, and restore systems quickly - Provide hands-on technical support to customer operators and maintenance teams - Log service activity, asset updates, and spare part requirements in CMMS systems - Coordinate field scheduling and support with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders - Monitor system performance remotely using dashboards and fleet tools - Document service work, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions with clarity and precision - Identify recurring failure patterns and escalate systemic risks for broader improvement - Build professional, trusted relationships with plant managers and site personnel - Operate with strict adherence to safety standards, including LOTO and industrial compliance - Participate in RCA sessions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives - Continuously expand technical depth across robotics, controls, networking, and industrial systems What makes you a great fit: - 3+ years of hands-on field service experience supporting robotic or industrial automation systems - Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, PLC, or robotic control systems - Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic drawings - Experience using CMMS platforms to track and report maintenance activity - Comfortable with local travel up to 80% and overnight travel up to 50% - Clear written and verbal communicator capable of producing structured service documentation - Demonstrated commitment to safety and disciplined field execution Bonus points if you have: - Experience with 6-axis robot brands such as Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, or Universal Robots - Familiarity with palletizing, case packing, pick-and-place, or conveyor systems - Experience in food, beverage, packaging, CPG, or other high-speed manufacturing environments - Prior customer-facing field experience - Spanish language proficiency Our Total Rewards: - Equity participation through stock options - Competitive and uncapped commission structure (for commission-eligible roles) - Medical, dental, and vision insurance with high employer premium coverage - FSA, DCFSA, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (employer-paid) - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave - Company-sponsored 401(k) - Home office stipend for remote and hybrid employees - Monthly cell phone reimbursement - 15 days of paid time off plus company holidays Compensation Philosophy: Pay and equity packages are benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage. This role is paid hourly at $29–$44 per hour. With typical 50+ hour workweeks including travel and site activity, total annualized earnings generally range from $83,000 to $126,000 depending on experience and hours worked. Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable federal and state law for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Equal Opportunity Employment: The company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, business needs, and role requirements. Accommodations are available for accessibility needs. AI Use: AI-powered tools may be used in parts of the interview process, with all final hiring decisions made by humans.

🏢 Summary: Hands-on Robotics Field Service Engineer role focused on maintaining, troubleshooting, and restoring industrial robotic cells in live manufacturing environments. The position emphasizes uptime, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and direct customer support across deployed automation systems. It requires strong expertise in robotics, controls, and industrial systems with extensive travel to customer sites. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years field service experience with robotic or industrial automation systems, Troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, PLC, or robotic control systems, Ability to read electrical schematics and pneumatic drawings, Experience using CMMS platforms, Willingness to travel locally up to 80% and overnight up to 50%, Strong technical documentation skills, Adherence to industrial safety standards and LOTO procedures 📃 Skills: Robotics, PLC, Electrical, Mechanical, CMMS, Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, UniversalRobots, Pneumatics, Networking, LOTO 🏢 Description: Who we are: Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. 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. About the team: 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. About the role: As a Robotics Field Service Engineer, you are the front line of technical ownership across deployed robotic cells. You will diagnose failures, restore systems to production, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and represent the company directly within customer facilities. This is a hands-on role in uptime-critical environments requiring structured troubleshooting and documentation. In this role you will: - Perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance on robotic manufacturing cells - Respond to remote and on-site escalations, diagnose root causes, and restore systems quickly - Provide hands-on technical support to customer operators and maintenance teams - Log service activity, asset updates, and spare part requirements in CMMS systems - Coordinate field scheduling and support with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders - Monitor system performance remotely using dashboards and fleet tools - Document service work, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions - Identify recurring failure patterns and escalate systemic risks - Build trusted relationships with plant managers and site personnel - Operate with strict adherence to safety standards, including LOTO and industrial compliance - Participate in RCA sessions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives - Expand technical depth across robotics, controls, networking, and industrial systems What makes you a great fit: - 3+ years of hands-on field service experience supporting robotic or industrial automation systems - Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, PLC, or robotic control systems - Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic drawings - Experience using CMMS platforms to track and report maintenance activity - Comfortable with local travel up to 80% and overnight travel up to 50% - Clear written and verbal communication skills with structured documentation - Demonstrated commitment to safety and disciplined field execution Bonus points: - Experience with 6-axis robot brands such as Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, or Universal Robots - Familiarity with palletizing, case packing, pick-and-place, or conveyor systems - Experience in food, beverage, packaging, CPG, or high-speed manufacturing environments - Prior customer-facing field experience - Spanish language proficiency Our Total Rewards: - Equity participation through stock options - Competitive and uncapped commission structure (where applicable) - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance - FSA, DCFSA, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave - Company-sponsored 401(k) - Home office stipend for remote or hybrid employees - Monthly cell phone reimbursement - 15 days paid time off plus company holidays Compensation: Hourly rate of $29–$44 USD. Total annualized earnings typically range from $83,000–$126,000 depending on experience, hours worked, and overtime eligibility.

🏢 Summary: Hands-on Robotics Field Service Engineer role supporting deployed robotic manufacturing cells in live factory environments. Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, system restoration, and documentation to ensure maximum uptime and performance. High-travel, uptime-critical position requiring strong technical expertise in robotics, controls, and industrial systems. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years field service experience with robotic or industrial automation systems, Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, PLC, or robotic control systems, Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic drawings, Experience using CMMS platforms for maintenance tracking, Ability to travel locally up to 80% and overnight up to 50%, Clear written and verbal technical documentation skills, Commitment to safety standards including LOTO compliance 📃 Skills: Robotics, PLC, Electrical, Mechanical, CMMS, LOTO, Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, Networking, Pneumatics, Automation 🏢 Description: About the role: As a Robotics Field Service Engineer, you are the front line of technical ownership across deployed robotic cells. You will diagnose failures, restore systems to production, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and represent the company directly within customer facilities. This is a hands-on, high-accountability role in uptime-critical environments requiring structured troubleshooting and documentation. In this role you will: - Perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance on robotic manufacturing cells - Respond to remote and on-site escalations, diagnose root causes, and restore systems quickly - Provide hands-on technical support to customer operators and maintenance teams - Log service activity, asset updates, and spare part requirements in CMMS systems - Coordinate field scheduling and support with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders - Monitor system performance remotely using dashboards and fleet tools - Document service work, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions - Identify recurring failure patterns and escalate systemic risks - Build trusted relationships with plant managers and site personnel - Operate with strict adherence to safety standards, including LOTO and industrial compliance - Participate in RCA sessions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives - Continuously expand technical depth across robotics, controls, networking, and industrial systems What makes you a great fit: - 3+ years of hands-on field service experience supporting robotic or industrial automation systems - Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, PLC, or robotic control systems - Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic drawings - Experience using CMMS platforms to track and report maintenance activity - Comfortable with local travel up to 80% and overnight travel up to 50% - Clear written and verbal communication skills with structured service documentation - Demonstrated commitment to safety and disciplined field execution Bonus points: - Experience with 6-axis robot brands such as Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, or Universal Robots - Familiarity with palletizing, case packing, pick-and-place, or conveyor systems - Experience in food, beverage, packaging, CPG, or high-speed manufacturing environments - Prior customer-facing field experience - Spanish language proficiency Total Rewards: - Equity participation through stock option program - Competitive and uncapped commission structure (for eligible roles) - Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 99% employee premium coverage and 75% dependent coverage - FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (employer-paid) - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave - Company-sponsored 401(k) - Home office stipend for remote and hybrid employees - Monthly cell phone reimbursement - 15 days paid time off plus company holidays Compensation Philosophy: - Hourly rate: $29–$44 per hour - Typical annualized earnings: $83,000–$126,000 depending on experience and hours worked - Overtime paid in accordance with applicable federal and state law

🏢 Summary: Hands-on field role responsible for maintaining and restoring uptime of deployed robotic manufacturing cells in live factory environments. The position focuses on troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and root cause analysis across robotics, controls, and industrial systems. Significant travel is required while ensuring high safety and documentation standards. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years field service experience with robotic or industrial automation systems, Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, PLC, or robotic control systems, Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic drawings, Experience using CMMS platforms for maintenance tracking, Ability to travel locally up to 80% and overnight up to 50%, Commitment to safety standards including LOTO compliance, Clear technical documentation and reporting skills 📃 Skills: Robotics, PLC, Electrical, Mechanical, CMMS, Networking, Pneumatics, Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, UniversalRobots 🏢 Description: Who we are: Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. 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 traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we enable manufacturers to deploy automation quickly and realize measurable gains in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency. About the team: 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. About the role: As a Robotics Field Service Engineer, you are the front line of technical ownership across deployed robotic cells. You will diagnose failures, restore systems to production, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and represent Formic within customer facilities. This is a hands-on role in uptime-critical environments requiring strong troubleshooting, structured documentation, and disciplined execution. In this role you will: - Perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance on robotic manufacturing cells - Respond to remote and on-site escalations, diagnose root causes, and restore systems - Provide hands-on technical support to customer operators and maintenance teams - Log service activity, asset updates, and spare part requirements in CMMS systems - Coordinate field scheduling and support with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders - Monitor system performance remotely using dashboards and fleet tools - Document service work, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions - Identify recurring failure patterns and escalate systemic risks - Build professional relationships with plant managers and site personnel - Adhere strictly to safety standards including LOTO and industrial compliance - Participate in RCA sessions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives - Expand technical depth across robotics, controls, networking, and industrial systems What makes you a great fit: - 3+ years of hands-on field service experience supporting robotic or industrial automation systems - Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, PLC, or robotic control systems - Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic drawings - Experience using CMMS platforms to track and report maintenance activity - Comfortable with significant travel - Clear written and verbal communication skills - Demonstrated commitment to safety and disciplined field execution Bonus points if you have: - Experience with 6-axis robot brands such as Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, or Universal Robots - Familiarity with palletizing, case packing, pick-and-place, or conveyor systems - Experience in food, beverage, packaging, CPG, or high-speed manufacturing environments - Spanish language proficiency Our Total Rewards: - Equity participation through stock options - Competitive and uncapped commission structure (where applicable) - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance - FSA, DCFSA, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave - Company-sponsored 401(k) - Home office stipend (for eligible employees) - Monthly cell phone reimbursement - 15 days paid time off plus company holidays Compensation Philosophy: This role is paid hourly with a range of $29–$44 per hour. Total annualized earnings typically range from $83,000–$126,000 depending on experience and hours worked, with overtime paid in accordance with applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employment: Formic is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, business needs, and role requirements. AI Use: AI-powered tools may be used in parts of the interview process, with all final hiring decisions made by humans.

🏢 Summary: Hands-on field role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and restoring uptime of deployed robotic manufacturing cells in live factory environments. The engineer performs preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnoses root causes, and ensures reliable system performance across customer sites. This position requires strong expertise in robotics, controls, and industrial systems with significant travel. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years field service experience with robotic or industrial automation systems, Strong troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, PLC, or robotic control systems, Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic drawings, Experience using CMMS platforms, Ability to travel locally up to 80% and overnight up to 50%, Clear technical documentation and communication skills, Commitment to safety standards including LOTO compliance 📃 Skills: Robotics, PLC, Electrical, Mechanical, CMMS, Schematics, Pneumatics, Networking, LOTO, Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, UniversalRobots 🏢 Description: About the role: As a Robotics Field Service Engineer, you are the front line of technical ownership across deployed robotic cells. You will diagnose failures, restore systems to production, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and represent the company within customer facilities. This is a hands-on role in uptime-critical manufacturing environments requiring strong troubleshooting and structured documentation. Responsibilities: - Perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance on robotic manufacturing cells - Respond to remote and on-site escalations, diagnose root causes, and restore systems quickly - Provide hands-on technical support to customer operators and maintenance teams - Log service activity, asset updates, and spare part requirements in CMMS systems - Coordinate field scheduling and support with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders - Monitor system performance remotely using dashboards and fleet tools - Document service work, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions - Identify recurring failure patterns and escalate systemic risks - Build professional relationships with plant managers and site personnel - Adhere strictly to safety standards including LOTO and industrial compliance - Participate in RCA sessions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives - Expand technical depth across robotics, controls, networking, and industrial systems Qualifications: - 3+ years of hands-on field service experience supporting robotic or industrial automation systems - Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, PLC, or robotic control systems - Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic drawings - Experience using CMMS platforms to track and report maintenance activity - Comfortable with local travel up to 80% and overnight travel up to 50% - Clear written and verbal communication skills - Demonstrated commitment to safety and disciplined field execution Preferred: - Experience with 6-axis robot brands such as Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, or Universal Robots - Familiarity with palletizing, case packing, pick-and-place, or conveyor systems - Experience in food, beverage, packaging, CPG, or other high-speed manufacturing environments - Prior customer-facing field experience - Spanish language proficiency Total Rewards: - Equity participation through stock options - Competitive and uncapped commission structure (for eligible roles) - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with high employer contribution - FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (employer-paid) - Employee Assistance Program - Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave - Company-sponsored 401(k) - Home office stipend for remote and hybrid employees - Monthly cell phone reimbursement - 15 days paid time off plus company holidays Compensation: - Hourly rate: $29–$44 USD - Typical annualized earnings: $83,000–$126,000 depending on hours worked and experience - Overtime paid in accordance with applicable laws