Electrical & Controls Principal Engineer (OT) (Manufacturing)

Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, USA or Durham, North Carolina, USA; onsite role with travel to other hirify.global sites across the United States up to 40% of the year.

Salary: $91,200–$175,000, $100,300–$192,500, or $109,400–$210,000 annually, depending on U.S. pay zone; eligible for incentive plans.

Company

hirify.global develops consumer brands and operates manufacturing sites supported by engineering, automation, and operational technology capabilities.

What you will do

• Lead electrical and controls engineering for capital projects from concept, feasibility, and scope definition through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, validation, and closeout.
• Develop functional requirements, technical specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and engineering deliverables while managing project scope, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Provide expert leadership in electrical design, control systems, Rockwell Automation platforms, automation, system integration, startup, calibration, power testing, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Evaluate and implement technologies that improve manufacturing capability, efficiency, reliability, and long-term Operational Technology strategy.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams and lead external engineering firms, contractors, system integrators, and equipment suppliers.
• Support manufacturing equipment, processes, product innovation, line extensions, continuous improvement, and project safety objectives across design, construction, commissioning, and startup.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience with solid working knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including industrial power distribution and automation platforms.
• Proven ability to manage engineering projects, priorities, and resources while delivering results aligned with business objectives.
• Experience managing capital and expense budgets, including financial planning, forecasting, and project cost control.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments with rotating equipment, elevated work areas, and varying plant conditions.
• Advanced knowledge of Rockwell Automation control systems, hardware, and related technologies.
• Experience applying and interpreting NEC, ANSI, IEC, NEMA, and NFPA standards, plus working knowledge of ISA-S88 and PackML.
• Experience with manufacturing data and information systems, including SCADA, MES, Historian, SQL, and other industrial data collection platforms.
• Ability to develop, read, interpret, and troubleshoot P&IDs, electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience managing external engineering firms, system integrators, equipment suppliers, and construction contractors; ability to lead multiple projects while balancing technical requirements, priorities, budgets, and schedules.
• Experience delivering complex capital projects from concept through commissioning and startup, with strong leadership presence and collaborative accountability.
• Availability to travel to other hirify.global sites across the United States approximately 40% of the year.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting or leading packaging equipment and manufacturing systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, values-based culture focused on professional and personal growth.
• Comprehensive health plans and wellbeing benefits.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match.
• Flexible time off, including half-day summer Fridays depending on location.
• Inclusive fertility and adoption benefits.