Controls Engineer (off-shift)

Location: Onsite in Wyoming, Michigan, with assignment at GMCH LLC in Grand Rapids, Michigan; off-shift coverage required.

Company

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

What you will do

• Design, develop, integrate, install, and continuously improve electrical control systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Provide hands-on plant-floor support for automation, controls, and production systems during B and C shifts.
• Respond to machine faults and downtime, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain controls documentation and electrical schematics, and support equipment build, runoff, and buyoff processes.
• Provide technical direction to vendors and system integrators while coordinating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Contribute to standardized control architectures that improve plant uptime and efficiency.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Controls Engineer experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and Ethernet/IP networks.
• Experience with Fanuc CNC, Siemens Step 7, Siemens 840D, servo motors, motion control, vision systems, and drives.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical control systems and understand mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Must work onsite, support any shift including off-shift coverage, and work at the Michigan assignment location.
• GM does not provide immigration sponsorship; candidates must not require sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Experience with Cognex or Keyence vision systems, laser marking, or high-power laser welding.
• Fanuc robot programming and robotic cell integration experience.
• Visual Basic or similar programming experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience and familiarity with GM Global Controls Architecture standards.
• Experience integrating PLC/HMI systems with vision and robotics.

Culture & Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
• Full-time onsite work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive employee rewards and benefits supporting well-being at work and at home.
• Inclusive workplace with equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation support.

Hiring process

• Role-related assessments and pre-employment screening may be required where applicable.