Product Manager

Chicago, IL (Preferred) || United States (Remote)Who We Are:At Formic, we’re on a mission to revolutionize American manufacturing and create more abundance in the world. We believe in continuing the American legacy of innovation by making automation accessible to all manufacturers and increasing their factory productivity by 10x.Built upon deep expertise in robotics and manufacturing, our unique Pay-for-Productivity robotics solutions combine the best automation technology, tools, and uptime services for manufacturers, paving the way for a new era of supercharged efficiency and competitiveness.As the world faces growing pressure from rising costs and labor shortages, Formic is a uniquely powerful tool in overcoming these challenges. Fueled by our vision for a resurged “Made in America,” we’re growing fast - achieving 70% quarterly growth in customer count and ARR, with ~30% of our customers having already deployed multiple systems.As a Product Manager on our Engineering Team, you will help Formic define and build the User Experience for the next generation of industrial automation robotic systems. At Formic, we are revolutionizing how these systems are built, maintained, and operated, believing that industrial automation should be as easy to deploy and operate as a printer. We are seeking a Product Manager who is unafraid to challenge the current status quo in industrial automation user experience. You will bring the latest trends from consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and mobile apps into the manufacturing, deployment, operation, and support processes, while ensuring the safety, usability, and simplicity required in these environments.As our Product Manager, you will:Define our roadmap and maintain the Product backlog for Formic automation products.Define, validate, and communicate requirements derived from customer feedback, collaboration with Formic’s Marketing, Sales, Product & Solutions, Deployment, and Production Optimization teams, and your own career experience.Conduct studies, interviews, and focus groups to hear the voice of the customers on all levels: Operators, Engineers, Managers, and Executives.Work closely with engineers to find innovative solutions to bring required features to the products with lean and efficient engineering efforts.Work closely with UI, UX, and CX designer to define our App and HMI experience.Participate in Scrum ceremonies as the product owner.What makes you a great fit:Bachelor’s degree in Robotic, CS or equivalent experience/training.3+ years of relevant experience as a user experience-focused Product Manager within Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, Food & Beverage, Packing, Production operations, or similar industry.Previous experience working with physical products.Previous experience engaging with and collecting feedback from end users and operators of physical products.Experience with the software development lifecycle, Scrum process, and project management tools such as Jira.Previous experience with Figma and similar prototyping tools.Experience working in a startup or similar agile environment (highly preferred).Total Rewards:Total rewards packages at Formic consist of salaries benchmarked against similar stage growth companies, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD), and equity in Formic itself. As an early stage startup, equity is an important part of our investment in you, and your investment in Formic. When Formic succeeds, we all succeed.The expected base pay range for this position is below:Base Salary Range:$115,000 - $165,000 USDWhat we look for:We’re building a company from the ground up, so every single person we hire has a massive impact on our team, culture, and ability to accomplish our mission. If this sounds like you, Formic could be the place for you:Fearless Optimism:

You share our ambitious vision of what we can accomplish.Factories First:

You have a strong customer focus, no matter who your customer is.Today, Not Tomorrow:

You prioritize, take accountability for work, and have a bias toward action.Be Right Often:

You keep looking for ways to improve and back your decisions up with data.Made of Rubber:

You are adaptable, resilient, and ready to thrive through challenges.Good Baton Passes:

You work with a desire to make things easier and better for your team members.What We Offer:Formic offers comprehensive benefits and perks for full-time US-based employees, including:Equity in Formic.99% coverage on our base Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.FSA & DCFSA.Life insurance and disability plans.Employee Assistance Program.Paid parental leave.Company-sponsored 401k.Home Office Stipend for remote and hybrid roles.Flexible time off policy and 10+ company holidays.Formic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.Apply for this job

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