TL;DR

Electrical Controls Engineer (Robotics): Designing, developing, and commissioning specialized work centers for high-precision, scalable manufacturing within %hirify_global%’s Special Projects division. Focus on integrating hardware and software across new manufacturing capabilities, ensuring seamless integration of CNC, robotic, and tooling cells.

Location: Onsite in Mesa, Arizona with a relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA.

Salary: $165,000 - $220,000

Company

%hirify_global% is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper.

What you will do

Lead the electrical and controls design for advanced automated manufacturing systems.
Develop and maintain PLC applications using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 or Siemens TIA Portal.
Integrate and commission industrial robots and sensors using industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC-UA, and MQTT.
Design and debug control panels to industrial standards (NFPA 79, UL 508A).
Design and create HMI interfaces.
Perform onsite commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimization, including mentoring junior engineers and codifying best practices.

Requirements

Expertise in PLC programming (IEC 61131-3) and motion control, especially with TwinCAT 3 or TIA Portal.
Proficiency in robotic systems integration with ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, or Kuka platforms.
Experience designing and commissioning electrical systems and panels to industrial safety standards.
Strong skills in integrating sensors and performing risk assessments in accordance with safety standards such as ISO 13849 or ANSI B11.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems using diagnostic tools and lead structured root cause analysis.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice to have

Experience with high-level programming languages such as C# or Python to extend platform capabilities.
Proficiency in designing and deploying machine vision systems using platforms like Zivid, LMI, Keyence, or Cognex.
Familiarity with secure industrial networking and real-time data acquisition systems.
Experience integrating MES systems and working with data pipelines (REST, MQTT).

Culture & Benefits

100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees.
401k plan.
Flexible vacation policy.

Electrical Controls Engineer, Special Projects (Robotics)