Robotics Software Product Manager

Who We Are:

At Formic, we’re on a mission to revolutionize American manufacturing and create more abundance in the world. We believe in continuing the American legacy of innovation by making automation accessible to all manufacturers and increasing their factory productivity by 10x. 

Built upon deep expertise in robotics and manufacturing, our unique full service automation solutions combine the best automation technology, software, and analysis tools for manufacturers with best in class uptime, support, and maintenance services. We are creating a new era of supercharged efficiency and competitiveness for US manufacturers.   As the world faces growing pressure from tariffs, rising costs, and labor shortages, Formic is uniquely positioned as the industry leading solution to overcome these challenges.  Fueled by our vision for a re-industrialized domestic supply chain, everything we do is aimed at growing “Made in America” products. And we’re growing fast - achieving 7x growth in production hours YoY.

Supporting us in our mission, with investments thus far totaling over $60 million, are backers including Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, Mitsubishi HC Capital NA, and CEOs and founders of multiple Fortune 50 companies.

About the Software Engineering team:

The Software Engineering team helps Formic define and build the User Experience for the next generation of industrial automation robotic systems. At Formic, we are revolutionizing how these systems are built, maintained, and operated, driving our vision for industrial automation to be as easy to deploy and operate as a printer.

We are seeking a Product Manager who is unafraid to challenge the current status quo in industrial automation user experience. You will bring the latest innovations from IoT--consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and/or mobile device apps--into the manufacturing, deployment, operation, and support processes for our Robotic systems. You'll ensure the continued the safety, usability, and simplicity required in these environments. 

This person will support Formic’s mission to develop industry-leading software and user experience, and will have the opportunity not only to drive current product management activities but to develop and drive roadmaps from scratch. This is a high-impact opportunity to deliver truly innovative products at the forefront of Robotics-as-a-Service.

Check out some of our recent software projects here and here to learn more about what we are working on.

As Product Manager, you will:

• Define the roadmap and maintain Product backlog for suite of Formic Software products (both internal and customer-facing) 
• Define, validate, and communicate requirements derived from customer feedback, collaboration with Formic’s Marketing, Sales, Product & Solutions, Deployment, and Production Optimization teams, and your own career experience
• Conduct studies, interviews, and focus groups to hear the voice of the customers on all levels: Operators, Engineers, Managers, Executives
• Work closely with Engineers to find innovative solutions to bring required features to the products with lean and efficient engineering efforts
• Work closely with UI/Ux/Cx designer to define App and HMI experience 
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies as Product Owner

What makes you a great fit:

• 3+ years of relevant experience as a User Experience-focused Product Manager 
• Required: Previous experience working with physical products and embedded software (e.g. consumer electronics, medical devices, robotics, autonomous vehicles, automotive and electric vehicles, etc.)
• Previous experience engaging with and collecting feedback from end users and operators of physical products
• Preferred: software Product Management experience in Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, Food & Beverage, Packing, Production operations, or similar industries
• Experience with Software Development lifecycle, Scrum process, and project management tools such as Jira
• Previous experience with Figma and similar prototyping tools
• Experience working in a startup or similar agile environment is highly preferred
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Motivation and enthusiasm to join a growing, high-impact startup team
• This is a remote position however our ideal team member will be willing to work occasionally, as needed, in-person with team members in the Los Angeles or San Francisco areas

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