2026 Internship

2026 Internship

Who we are:

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.

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 Chicago area and able to work onsite five days per week in Bolingbrook, IL

Compensation: Internship compensation varies based on role scope, responsibilities, and legal classification under applicable federal, state, and local law. Some internships may be unpaid. Paid internships will be compensated at or above the applicable local minimum wage.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

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.

AI Use:

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.