Summer 2026 Intern at Formic in Woodridge, IL

Summary: Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As a Summer Intern, you will support robotics deployments and operational execution while gaining hands-on exposure to real-world automation systems. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Chicago area and able to work onsite five days per week in Woodridge, IL Required Skills: Robotics, Automation, Manufacturing, Industrial technology, Google Workspace, Excel, Notion, Slack, Clear written, Curiosity Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer