Hiring: Mechanical Project Engineer Company: Formic Location: Bolingbrook, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:42:22 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, CAD About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field •3+ years of experience designing mechanical systems, machine assemblies, or equipment for industrial automation and robotic applications Required Skills: •In this role you will: •Own mechanical design of automation systems and assemblies — including palletizing systems, case packing systems, conveyor systems, material handling systems, and end of arm tooling (EOAT) — from concept through release •Design, prototype, assemble, and test automated end-of-line automation systems using SolidWorks 3D CAD •Develop and maintain organized SolidWorks model structures, assembly hierarchies, and controlled model/drawing release processes, including revision control and release documentation •Create and maintain detailed mechanical design documentation, including CAD models, drawings, exploded diagrams, BOMs, schematics, SOPs, and work instructions •Design EOAT and implement designs on the floor for build, integration, and commissioning of automation systems •Implement and integrate electrical, mechanical, and control subsystems, ensuring high performance, reliability, manufacturability, and repeatability •Rapidly iterate and validate mechanical designs and concepts to ensure exceptional product development delivery timelines Qualifications: •Advanced SolidWorks experience, including large assembly management, top-down design, and configuration-driven design •Direct hands-on experience with sensors, actuators, motion control systems, motors, and VFDs •Direct hands-on experience with PLCs •Operational familiarity with industrial automation protocols such as EtherNet/IP and IO-Link •Operational familiarity with machine safety devices such as safety scanners, light curtains, gate locks, and other guarding/interlock systems •Knowledge of robotic safety standards such as ISO 10218 and ANSI/RIA Compensation: •$120,000 - $150,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!