Automation & Controls Integration Manager (PLC/HMI)

Location: Waynesboro, Virginia, USA; travel required approximately 10–20% for client meetings, commissioning, and support.

Salary: Dependent on experience

Company

hirify.global delivers custom-engineered industrial refrigeration and process cooling systems using natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. The company provides engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, service, and aftermarket support for food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure customers.

What you will do

• Lead the PLC engineering team through task assignment, performance evaluation, mentoring, and technical guidance.
• Oversee programming and deployment of PLC/HMI-based control systems.
• Develop operating sequences according to client and project specifications.
• Coordinate engineering schedules with field and shop requirements to meet project deadlines.
• Present control-system upgrades and facility expansion solutions while developing long-term client relationships.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control-system issues on-site and remotely, coordinating with internal departments and executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering.
• At least 5 years of controls engineering experience, including PLC/HMI systems.
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in construction or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to remain seated or standing in a stationary position for extended periods and occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Industrial refrigeration or HVAC experience.
• Advanced PLC programming and SCADA knowledge.
• Industrial project management experience.
• Knowledge of natural refrigerants, sustainability practices, or relevant automation and project management certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-focused benefits package supporting health, financial security, and work–life balance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 15%, plus student loan repayment matching of up to 15%.
• Medical, dental, vision, supplemental, disability, AD&D, and company-paid life insurance coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
• Weekly pay, referral bonuses, professional development, training, apprenticeship programs, and employee discounts.