Controls System Engineer (Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Lockport, New York, United States; full-time onsite presence required. Relocation benefits may be available under company policy.

Salary: $114,900–$177,200 annual base compensation, plus potential incentive pay.

Company

hirify.global develops automotive products and manufacturing systems with a focus on safety, emissions reduction, and congestion reduction.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and solve control-system issues across the plant.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with diverse plant teams.
• Identify and document system vulnerabilities, develop mitigation plans, and track corrective actions.
• Design and manage strategic system interfaces that support component reuse and consistency.
• Create and implement tests to identify design-improvement opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, or 4+ years of equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Controls Engineer experience.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Nice to have

• 3+ years of technical knowledge of electrical and control systems applied in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience with control architectures including Allen Bradley PLCs, Fanuc or ABB robotics, and Cognex or Keyence vision systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, high-voltage power distribution, servo motors, motion control, and drives.
• Understanding of mechanical concepts related to machine design and manufacturing process requirements.
• Ability to use computers, interpret blueprints and engineering drawings, and learn new systems.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and assignments with significant autonomy and accountability.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation, and holidays.
• Tuition assistance, employee assistance program, and GM vehicle discounts.
• Workplace focused on inclusion, belonging, and equal employment opportunity.
• Immigration-related sponsorship is not provided for this role.

Hiring process

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