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Solutions Engineer (Application Engineer): End-of-Line Automation

Formic · Chicago || Bolingbrook, IL

Posted 14 days ago

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This role has been open
14 days
Formic's roles stay open a median of 42 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
34% of Formic's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Formic
high
20 stale, 0 reposted of 41 open
Hiring momentum
62 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Formic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Formic.

About this role

As a Solutions Engineer at Formic, you will act as the primary technical partner for prospective customers, focusing on understanding their production challenges and designing robotic automation solutions. Your role involves leading technical discussions, analyzing production data, and collaborating with sales and deployment teams to ensure successful implementation of automation solutions. You will also manage multiple proposals and provide recommendations for improvements based on customer feedback.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Formic as an employer.

What you need

  • 3+ years of experience in a pre-sales technical role (Solutions Engineer, Applications Engineer, Automation Engineer, etc.)
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing environments (packaging, food production, industrial operations, or related fields)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related technical field) required; equivalent combination of technical education and relevant automation experience may be considered
  • Strong ability to build credibility and lead solution-oriented conversations with manufacturing customers
  • Ability to run meetings with diverse stakeholders and translate technical detail into clear business outcomes
  • Expertise in one or more automation segments (palletizing and/or case packing strongly preferred)

Nice to have

  • Experience in consultative sales, technical sales, or customer-facing solution design
  • Experience supporting new technology adoption in production environments

What you get

  • Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program
  • Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 99% of employee premiums covered
  • Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, all 100% employer-paid
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic
  • Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack used in automation solutions
  • The role involves a significant amount of travel (up to 35-40%) which may impact work-life balance
  • The compensation range is provided but may vary based on experience and location

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Listed by Formic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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