2026 Internship
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 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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