Controls Engineer (Manufacturing Automation)

TL;DR

Controls Engineer (Manufacturing Automation): Design, develop, and commission advanced automated manufacturing systems including CNC, robotic, and tooling cells with an accent on electrical and controls integration, PLC programming, and industrial safety standards. Focus on leading complex automation projects, integrating industrial robots and sensors, and optimizing high-precision scalable manufacturing systems.

Location: Onsite in Mesa, Arizona, with relocation stipend available for moves outside Los Angeles

Salary: $165,000 - $220,000

Company

hirify.global builds autonomous factories to accelerate aerospace and defense manufacturing, combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing to reindustrialize American production.

What you will do

• Lead electrical and controls design for automated manufacturing systems including CNC, robotic, and tooling cells.
• Develop and maintain PLC applications using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Integrate and commission industrial robots and sensors using protocols like EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC-UA, and MQTT.
• Design and debug control panels to industrial safety standards (NFPA 79, UL 508A).
• Create HMI interfaces and perform onsite commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Mentor junior engineers and codify best practices.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible for ITAR authorization.
• Expertise in PLC programming (IEC 61131-3) and motion control with TwinCAT 3 or TIA Portal.
• Proficiency in robotic systems integration with ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, or Kuka.
• Experience designing and commissioning electrical systems and panels to industrial safety standards.
• Strong skills in sensor integration and risk assessments per ISO 13849 or ANSI B11.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and lead root cause analysis.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Relocation stipend available for candidates moving from outside Los Angeles.
• Flexible vacation policy.