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

Formic, Chicago +2

The role

In this role, you will serve as the primary pre-sales technical and applications partner for Formic’s prospective customers. You will build credibility through strong production knowledge, technical fluency, and consultative problem-solving. You will quickly develop a deep understanding of a customer’s production goals, constraints, and success criteria, then translate those inputs into scoped automation solutions that align operational needs with Formic’s product capabilities.

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

Formic, Chicago +2

Posted pay

$115K–$155K

a year

Compared with similar jobs

This base pay is below the median for solutions engineering jobs in other US places with no level in the job title.

Median: $168K a year
Other jobs in the group: 406

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Location: Chicago +2
Work type: Not given
Level: Not given
Experience: 3+ years
Posted: Sep 2, 2026
Last check: 7 h ago
Job type: Solutions engineering

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The role

What you need

What makes you a great fit

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)
Familiarity with one or more major 6-axis robot OEMs (FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, Universal Robots, etc.)
Proficiency in CAD drafting and reviewing customer layout/process data
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple parallel scopes and deliverables
Willingness to travel up to 35–40%
Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for local travel

What we look for

We’re building this company from the ground up, and every person we hire has an outsized impact on our culture, performance, and trajectory. While each team member brings unique strengths and perspectives, we look for people who align with our Operating Principles and embody them in action. If this sounds like you, Formic may be the right place for you!

Fearless Optimism: You make bold bets and default optimistic. You believe in the mission, aren’t paralyzed by risk, and fear inaction more than failure. You see ambiguity as opportunity and bring energy to building what doesn’t yet exist.
Create the Magic: You absorb complexity so customers don’t have to. Whether your customer is external or internal, you focus on delivering experiences that are clear, fast, value-added, and outcome-driven. You don’t say “not my job.” You make things work.
Today, Not Tomorrow: You have a bias to action. You close the loop. You take extreme ownership. You understand that speed compounds, and you don’t confuse activity with results.
Seek Truth: You think from first principles. You value data over ego and strong opinions loosely held. You’re willing to challenge assumptions, including your own, in pursuit of the best answer.
Made of Rubber: You are resolute and adaptable. When things break or priorities shift, you rebound stronger. You treat setbacks as learning moments and move forward with grit.
One Formic: You operate without silos. You practice radical helpfulness, document clearly, and make clean handoffs. You assume positive intent and prioritize team success over individual credit.

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