Senior Electronic Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Location: Dayton, Ohio, United States — in office

Salary: $115,600–$158,900 per year; bonus eligible.

Company

hirify.global is an industrial technology company developing solutions that connect the digital and physical worlds across construction, geospatial, transportation, government, and related industries. The role supports Caterpillar hirify.global Control Technologies, a joint venture developing machine control, guidance, and positioning systems for heavy construction, earthmoving, and mining equipment.

What you will do

• Design and implement electrical hardware for positioning and automation applications.
• Own electrical hardware development from early prototypes through deployment on heavy equipment.
• Collaborate with systems, controls, firmware, and software teams across design and production phases.
• Perform circuit analysis, bench testing, debugging, and design validation; create verification and regulatory test plans.
• Lead design development, manufacturing transition, technical reviews, schedules, and program updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in electronic circuit design, testing, and debugging.
• Strong written and technical communication skills for specifications, test plans, and test reports.
• Familiarity with C and C++ firmware development principles.
• Experience with office productivity tools and exposure to PLM and ERP systems.
• Ability to work in the Dayton, Ohio office.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with IMUs, accelerometers, and gyroscopes.
• Experience designing functional safety products.
• Experience with Matlab and SPICE/PSpice simulation tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on products designed to improve productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability in industrial operations.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, ownership, inclusion, and practical problem-solving.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, time-off, and retirement plans.
• Additional benefits may include tax-saving plans, paid parental leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application; applications are accepted until the position is filled.