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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.
Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longer optional for manufacturers that want to stay competitive.
We deliver automation through a Robotics-as-a-Service model that combines industrial robotics, proprietary software, and full-service support into a single, integrated solution. By removing the traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we enable manufacturers to deploy automation quickly and realize measurable gains in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency without large upfront capital investment.
Backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, and Mitsubishi HC Capital North America, Formic is scaling rapidly and building the foundation for a new era of high-performance, Made in America production.
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.
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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
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 Chicago area and able to work onsite five days per week in Bolingbrook, IL
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 regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to careers@formic.co .
At Formic, fairness and transparency are at the heart of our hiring process. We use AI-powered tools in some interviews to help our teams evaluate candidate responses, but all final hiring decisions are made by humans. You can learn more about how AI is used in our recruitment process by reviewing our AI Hiring Disclosure linked here .
Formic is a private robotics-as-a-service company providing full-service industrial automation to mid-market U.S. manufacturers.
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