Formic-posted 7 months ago
$93,000 - $150,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Chicago, IL
51-100 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

As Robotics Deployment Manager at Formic, you will be responsible for managing the deployment of robotics-centric automation solutions in various applications at customer sites. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have a successful track record of managing the deployment of robotic automation projects for discrete manufacturing requirements. You will strategically lead deployment projects, partnering with customers, engineering teams, and suppliers, while overseeing third-party robotics integrators who perform much of the hands-on implementation work. As an early member of our startup team, you will also have the opportunity to help build and scale our internal operations, cross-functional processes, and Deployment function as a whole. You can play a key role in building this foundation of industry-leading RaaS solutions and customer deployment experience.

  • Strategically plan and manage robotics-centric automation solutions for a variety of different clients and applications, overseeing all aspects of deployment
  • Support defining project scopes, gathering project requirements, and validating proposals in cooperation with Formic Applications/Solutions Engineers and third-party robotics system integrators
  • Develop and track project plans and monitor progress to ensure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met
  • Facilitate the resolution of issues that surface in the deployment process
  • Play an active role in building, standardizing, and refining our internal processes and operations.
  • 5+ years of project management experience in technically complex manufacturing environments
  • 3+ years of prior automation/robotics experience
  • Experience working with industrial robots and/or cobots including Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa, ABB, or Universal Robots
  • Experience working with or for an industrial robotics System Integrator
  • Strong communication skills (both written and spoken) and ability to influence
  • Ability to skillfully manage a diverse set of team members and stakeholders
  • Hunger to learn, grow, and make an impact in a fast-paced environment
  • Action-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 35-40% of time in this position
  • Located in or open to relocate to either the greater Chicago, IL or Philadelphia, PA areas
  • For Chicago area candidates: willingness to work a hybrid schedule (3+ days/week outside) in our Woodridge, IL office.
  • Automation experience including end-of-line automation, robotic palletizing, de-palletizing, and/or case-packing is preferred, though not required
  • Equity in Formic: your slice of ownership in a fast-growing Series A startup
  • 99% coverage on our base Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans (75% coverage for dependents) via Blue Cross Blue Shield and Guardian
  • FSA & DCFSA
  • Life insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-term Disability plans (covered at 100%) via Guardian
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid parental leave
  • Company-sponsored 401k
  • Home Office Stipend for remote and hybrid roles
  • Monthly Phone/Internet Reimbursement
  • Flexible time off policy and 10+ company holidays
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