# Mechanical Engineer at Formic

- Company: Formic
- What the company does: Formic delivers Robotics as a Service to mid-market CPG manufacturers. No CapEx. No Risk. No Problems. Industrial palletizing, case packing, and more. Backed by Lux.
- Company website: https://formic.co
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Chicago, IL || Bolingbrook, IL
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-17
- Apply by: 2026-11-01
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/formic/jobs/4714152006
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/formic-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

As a Mechanical Engineer you will own the mechanical design, documentation, and commissioning of electromechanical systems and assemblies as they are developed, productized, and brought into Formic's automation portfolio. You will lead mechanical design efforts - from concept through SolidWorks modeling, drawing release, and BOM management - while also driving hands-on system integration and floor commissioning to ensure automation systems are proven and production-ready before they scale across Formic's fleet.

## What they're looking for

- Advanced SolidWorks experience, including large assembly management, top-down design, and configuration-driven design
- Experience designing and implementing robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT)
- Experience with end-of-line robotic automation applications such as palletizing, case packing, packaging, conveyance, or material handling
- Experience organizing and maintaining PDM/PLM workflows, revision control, model release structures, and formal drawing-release processes
- Direct hands-on experience with sensors, actuators, motion control systems, motors, and VFDs
- Direct hands-on experience with PLCs

Tags: Automation Engineering