Controls Engineer (Automotive)

Location: Onsite in Kansas City, Kansas, with full-time attendance required. Assigned afternoon and/or night shifts may be required. The role may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops automotive products and manufacturing systems with a focus on safer, more sustainable, and more equitable mobility.

What you will do

• Configure, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, control panels, and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Design and deploy intuitive user interface displays and develop automation solutions.
• Lead and support the installation, start-up, maintenance, and operation of automation systems.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance groups to resolve production issues.
• Continuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems.
• Strong programming skills and the ability to support manufacturing processes on the production floor.
• Availability to work assigned off-shifts, including afternoon and/or night shifts.
• Must work onsite in Kansas City, Kansas.
• GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; applicants must not require GM sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Automotive industry or high-volume manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, B&R, or Omron control platforms.
• Experience with machine vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence, and Fanuc robotics.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, functional machine safety, SCADA/MES, Ethernet networks, Python, or SQL.
• Experience with assembly, laser welding, braze welding, plastic welding, molding, machining, induction heating, or building new equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a high-volume manufacturing environment alongside manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home are available from day one.
• The workplace emphasizes inclusion, belonging, and equal employment opportunity.
• Role-related assessments or pre-employment screening may be required.

Hiring process

• Applicants may complete role-related assessments and pre-employment screening before starting.