Manufacturing Electrical Equipment Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)

Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States. Onsite schedule required. Candidates may work in or relocate to Detroit, but relocation assistance is not available.

Salary: $74,000–$94,000 USD per year, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Company

hirify.global develops heavy-duty trucks, buses, drivetrain solutions, and future transportation technologies across electric, hydrogen, and autonomous platforms.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot and support PLC, CNC, HMI, robotic control systems, servo systems, VFDs, and device-level industrial networks.
• Maintain uptime and resolve production issues across machining and assembly lines for engine blocks, heads, connecting rods, liners, and turbo components.
• Improve machining monitoring systems and integrate them with higher-level data systems.
• Support controls specifications, design reviews, commissioning, and launches of new machining equipment.
• Provide hands-on technical support while collaborating with maintenance, skilled trades, supervisors, mechanical engineers, and operations teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and a shared weekend production support rotation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• At least 6 months of experience or exposure to industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, or drive systems; internship, co-op, apprenticeship, military, academic project, or professional experience may qualify.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and OEM documentation.
• Ability to occasionally work weekends to support production.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available, and existing visa holders are not eligible.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and, if required, a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice to have

• Experience with Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal, 840D, or Allen-Bradley control systems.
• Familiarity with Fanuc robotics, Cognex vision systems, laser systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, or coolant systems.
• Manufacturing experience in machining, fastening, or assembly operations.
• Experience with SAP, Maximo, or similar maintenance and asset management tools.
• Experience using AI tools and technologies to improve productivity, efficiency, or business outcomes.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work in a highly automated heavy-duty engine manufacturing environment.
• Cross-functional collaboration with shop-floor teams, maintenance, engineering, skilled trades, and operations.
• Annual bonus program and 401(k) contributions with company matching.
• Four weeks of paid vacation, 13 or more paid holidays, and eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Healthcare, wellness, disability, employee assistance, tuition assistance, and volunteer paid time off programs.