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Robotics Deployment Project Manager

Formic · Chicago | Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

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About Formic

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.

About the role

As a Robotics Deployment Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end execution of robotics automation deployments across a range of customer environments. You will own scope alignment, deployment planning, execution oversight, and cross-functional coordination to ensure systems are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.

What they're looking for

  • Lead deployment projects from scope validation through installation and commissioning
  • Partner with Applications and Solutions Engineers as well as third-party integrators to define requirements and validate technical scope
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to deadlines, quality standards, and cost targets
  • Facilitate resolution of technical, operational, and scheduling issues that arise during deployment
  • Coordinate communication across customers, integrators, and internal teams
More about this role

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.

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...

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