Robotics Deployment Project Manager

Formic Technologies is creating a world of abundance by unlocking robotic automation for small to mid-sized American manufacturers. Our mission is to continue the American legacy of innovation by increasing productivity and production capacity 10X.  We combine proprietary software tooling and intelligent control with advance fleet management and financial innovation with a mastery of robotics. We enable manufacturers to deploy and scale automation quickly and with minimal risk, and believe that technology doesn’t change the world until you make it accessible to those who need it most.   We make building things easy and believe every factory should have access to unlimited labor through automation. As the world moves toward inflation and shortages, Formic is doing everything it can to reverse that trend. In the 18 months we've been in existence we've grown faster than any robotics company in history, and we're only just getting started.   Supporting us in this vision, with investments thus far totaling over $30 million, are backers including Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Balaji Srinivasan and CEOs of multiple fortune 50 companies.   Join us to build the world's largest robot workforce, and fundamentally change the way that everything gets made - from aircraft parts to shredded lettuce, lattes to sheet metal, lawnmowers to candy corn, and everything in between.

Note: This is a remote position that will manage and travel within a territory comprised of the northeastern United States (including CA, OR, WA). Candidates located and able to travel within this region will be considered. 

As a Robotics Deployment Project Manager at Formic, you will be responsible for coordinating the deployment of robotics-centric automation solutions in a variety of different applications at customer sites. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have a track record of managing the deployment of technically complex projects.  The Robotics Deployment Project Manager will lead projects, coordinating activities with customers, engineering teams, and suppliers while overseeing third party robotics integrators who perform much of the actual implementation work.  This a hands-on role with direct involvement in 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and manage robotics-centric automation solutions for a variety of different clients and applications, overseeing all aspects of deployment
• Define project scope and gather project requirements in cooperation with Formic Application Engineers and third party robotics integrators
• Develop and track project plans and monitor progress to ensure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met
• Aid in the resolution of issues that surface in the deployment process
• Assist with process refinement and standardization in deployments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in technically complex manufacturing environments
• 3+ years of prior automation/robotics experience
• Experience working with or for an industrial robotics System Integrator
• Ability to skillfully manage a diverse set of team members and stakeholders
• Hunger to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem solving skills

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Benefits & Perks

Formic believes we do our best work when we are equipped to take care of ourselves and our loved ones, and practice a healthy work-life balance. To support this Formic offers comprehensive benefits and perks for US-based employees*, including:

• 99% coverage for 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
• Equity in Formic: your slice of ownership in a growing Series A startup
• Company-sponsored 401k
• $2,000 Home Office allowance
• Monthly Phone & Internet Reimbursement
• Flexible time off policy and 10+ company holidays
• Bi-annual all-company retreats

*As our team grows, our benefit and perk offerings for employees based outside of the United States will vary. We are happy to discuss these options with you as part of our recruiting and interviewing experience.

Formic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. All employment decisions are based on a person’s merit, business needs, and role requirements. If you require further accommodations or have questions regar