Robotics Deployment Project Manager

• Strategically plan and manage robotics-centric automation solutions for a variety of different clients and applications, overseeing all aspects of deployment
• Support defining project scopes, gathering project requirements, and validating proposals in cooperation with Formic Applications/Solutions Engineers and third party robotics system integrators
• Develop and track project plans and monitor progress to ensure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met
• Facilitate the resolution of issues that surface in the deployment process
• Play an active role in building, standardizing, and refining our internal processes and operations

• 5+ years of project management experience in technically complex manufacturing environments
• 3+ years of prior automation/robotics experience
• Experience working with industrial robots and/or cobots including Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa, ABB, or Universal Robots
• Experience working with or for an industrial robotics System Integrator
• Strong communication skills (both written and spoken) and ability to influence
• Ability to skillfully manage a diverse set of team members and stakeholders
• Hunger to learn, grow, and make an impact in a fast-paced environment
• Action-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel up to 35-40% of time in this position
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle for any local travel, as needed
• Located in - or open to relocate to - either the greater Chicago, IL area and work occasionally, as needed, in our Woodridge, IL office

Automation experience, including end-of-line automation, robotic palletizing, de-palletizing, and/or case-packing

• Equity in Formic
• 99% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, with 75% coverage for dependents
• Additional Fully Covered Insurance Benefits: FSA & DCFSA, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-sponsored 401(k)
• Home Office Stipend
• Monthly Cell-Phone Reimbursement
• Flexible Time-Off
• Paid Company Holidays