Automation & Controls Integration Manager (PLC/HMI)

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

Company

hirify.global provides engineered industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions using natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂, with in-house engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, service, and customer support.

What you will do

• Lead the controls engineering team, including task assignment, performance evaluation, and mentoring.
• Oversee programming and deployment of PLC/HMI-based systems.
• Develop sequences of operation based on client and project specifications.
• Coordinate engineering schedules and execution strategies with field, shop, internal departments, and executive leadership.
• Present controls upgrade and facility expansion solutions and build long-term client relationships.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues on-site and remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience, including PLC/HMI systems.
• Strong team leadership, mentorship, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in construction or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to remain seated or standing 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.
• Familiarity with natural refrigerants, sustainability practices, or automation and project management certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• 401(k) match up to 15%, plus a student loan repayment match up to 15%.
• Medical insurance with 75% of employee and family premiums covered, along with dental and vision options.
• Company-paid life insurance, disability insurance, AD&D coverage, and optional supplemental insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
• Weekly pay, referral bonuses, professional development, training, apprenticeship programs, and employee discounts.