Robotics Field Service Engineer

About the role

This is a hands-on, high-accountability role in uptime-critical environments. Success requires strong troubleshooting discipline, calm execution during production interruptions, and structured documentation. Your work directly impacts fleet performance, customer satisfaction, and long-term system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance on robotic manufacturing cells
• Respond to remote and on-site escalations, diagnose root causes, and restore systems quickly
• Provide hands-on technical support to customer operators and maintenance teams
• Log service activity, asset updates, and spare part requirements in CMMS systems
• Clock in and out for time tracking, and clock out for breaks
• Coordinate field scheduling and support with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain and update CMMS systems with service activity
• Monitor system performance remotely using Formic dashboards and fleet tools
• Document service work, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions with clarity and precision
• Identify recurring failure patterns and escalate systemic risks for broader improvement
• Build professional, trusted relationships with plant managers and site personnel
• Operate with strict adherence to safety standards, including LOTO and industrial compliance
• Participate in RCA sessions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Continuously expand technical depth across robotics, controls, networking, and industrial systems

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on field service experience supporting robotic or industrial automation systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, PLC, or robotic control systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic drawings
• Experience using CMMS platforms to track and report maintenance activity
• Comfortable with local travel up to 80% and overnight travel up to 50%
• Clear written and verbal communicator capable of producing structured service documentation
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and disciplined field execution

Bonus points if you have

• Experience with 6-axis robot brands such as Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, or Universal Robots
• Familiarity with palletizing, case packing, pick-and-place, or conveyor systems
• Experience in food, beverage, packaging, CPG, or other high-speed manufacturing environments
• Prior customer-facing field experience
• Spanish language proficiency

Total Rewards

• Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors
• Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents, with optional buy-up plans available
• Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic, offering support when you need it most
• Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
• Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup
• Paid Time Off: Take the time you need, when you need it. 15 days of paid time off, in addition to company holidays
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses

Compensation Philosophy

This role is paid hourly with a posted range of $29–$44 per hour. Based on the nature of field service work - which consistently runs approximately 50+ hours per week including travel, site activity, and documentation - total annualized earnings typically range from $83,000 - $126,000, depending on experience, hourly rate, and actual hours worked. Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable federal and state law for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.