2026 Internship

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.

• 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 San Francisco area and able to work onsite five days per week in Oakland, CA

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.

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