Product Engineer

Formic•Oakland, CA

About The Position

As a Product Engineer, you will drive fleet-wide reliability, standardization, and system evolution across Formic’s 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.

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
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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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
Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
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