Product Engineer

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. 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. About the team: The Automation Engineering Team is responsible for delivering 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. Automation Engineering works closely with customers, internal techni [... source excerpt omitted ...] eams, and external integrators to execute deployments on schedule while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and repeatability. About the role: 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 r [... source excerpt omitted ...] cumentation, 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 el