Automation Engineer (Robotics & PLC)

Location: Redford, Michigan, United States; onsite at the work location

Company

hirify.global provides technology and engineering services, with this role supporting industrial manufacturing automation and robotics.

What you will do

• Develop, integrate, standardize, and deploy industrial robotic systems for manufacturing operations.
• Program, commission, integrate, and troubleshoot industrial robots and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Develop reusable robot standards, templates, libraries, and scalable automation architectures.
• Advance digital manufacturing, data integration, simulation, and Industry 4.0 capabilities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, controls, production, suppliers, plants, and system integrators.
• Manage multiple technical priorities and drive automation issues through resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, computer engineering, automation engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with industrial robotic systems in a manufacturing environment, including programming, integration, commissioning, or troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing automation, controls systems, robotics, and PLC/CNC systems.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols, with the ability to interpret electrical, controls, mechanical, and automation documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite at the Redford, Michigan work location.

Nice to have

• Advanced experience with FANUC, ABB, Universal Robots, or collaborative robotics.
• Robotics system certifications and experience with robot simulation or offline programming tools.
• Experience with robotic vision, guidance systems, functional safety, and robotic cell safety.
• Knowledge of IIoT, edge computing, machine vision, digital twins, virtual commissioning, AI/ML, and industrial data platforms.
• Experience with standardized robot programs, manufacturing execution systems, APIs, scripting, or cloud-connected manufacturing platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment at 40 hours per week.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage may be available.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, group life and disability insurance, and 401(k) matching.
• Professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and career growth in emerging technologies.
• Inclusive workplace focused on diversity, dignity, and respect.