2026 Internship

About the role

As an Intern at Formic, you will support robotics deployments and operational execution while gaining hands-on exposure to real-world automation systems. You will work across both technical and non-technical workstreams, supporting coordination, documentation, and process improvement while learning how robotic systems are built, tested, installed, and supported in live manufacturing environments. This internship is ideal for someone who is highly organized, curious, and excited to learn how a robotics company operates at scale.

In this role you will

• Support coordination between internal teams, external vendors, and customers
• Assist with deployment documentation, checklists, and installation readiness reviews
• Shadow customer calls and internal planning meetings and capture clear notes and action items
• Help prepare customer-facing materials, FAQs, and onboarding documentation
• Support post-deployment tracking, issue documentation, and follow-up coordination
• Assist engineers and technicians with testing, setup, or validation of robotic systems
• Document edge cases, integration notes, and process improvements to improve repeatability
• Help organize and maintain SOPs, internal playbooks, and cross-functional documentation

What makes you a great fit

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Operations, Business, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in robotics, automation, manufacturing, or industrial technology
• Comfortable using tools such as Google Workspace, Excel, Notion, Slack, or similar
• Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Based in the greater San Francisco area and able to work onsite five days per week in Oakland, CA

What we look for

We're building this company from the ground up, and every person we hire has an outsized impact on our culture, performance, and trajectory. While each team member brings unique strengths and perspectives, we look for people who align with our Operating Principles and embody them in action. If this sounds like you, Formic may be the right place for you!

• Fearless Optimism: You make bold bets and default optimistic. You believe in the mission, aren't paralyzed by risk, and fear inaction more than failure. You see ambiguity as opportunity and bring energy to building what doesn't yet exist.
• Create the Magic: You absorb complexity so customers don't have to. Whether your customer is external or internal, you focus on delivering experiences that are clear, fast, value-added, and outcome-driven. You don't say "not my job." You make things work.
• Today, Not Tomorrow: You have a bias to action. You close the loop. You take extreme ownership. You understand that speed compounds, and you don't confuse activity with results.
• Seek Truth: You think from first principles. You value data over ego and strong opinions loosely held. You're willing to challenge assumptions, including your own, in pursuit of the best answer.
• Made of Rubber: You are resolute and adaptable. When things break or priorities shift, you rebound stronger. You treat setbacks as learning moments and move forward with grit.
• One Formic: You operate without silos. You practice radical helpfulness, document clearly, and make clean handoffs. You assume positive intent and prioritize team success over individual credit.