Staff Controls Engineer (C++)

Location: Ridgeville, South Carolina, United States

Company

hirify.global recovers, refines, and redeploys critical minerals from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and develops second-life battery energy systems.

What you will do

• Design, commission, scale, and support controls systems for battery recycling facilities.
• Implement real-time control software in C++ and automation, diagnostics, orchestration, and data-processing tools in Python.
• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot Structured Text for PLCs and industrial controllers.
• Design UL508A-compliant controls panels covering power distribution, instrumentation, and networking.
• Build deterministic control loops, state machines, and safety-critical routines integrating sensors, actuators, drives, and industrial networks.
• Lead control-platform architecture, perform root-cause analysis, implement long-term field fixes, and mentor engineers.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in modern C++ for real-time or embedded systems and solid Python experience for automation, tooling, or data processing.
• Experience designing industrial control panels and writing Structured Text for PLCs or industrial controllers.
• Deep understanding of deterministic execution, concurrency, and hardware-software interaction.
• Experience with industrial protocols including Modbus, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, or PROFINET.
• Ability to lead complex engineering efforts while contributing significant hands-on code.
• Strong debugging skills across software, hardware, and network layers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with motion control, robotics, or process automation.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux, RTOS environments, or microcontroller development.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity standards or best practices.
• Experience with simulation tools, digital twins, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Background integrating C++ runtimes with PLC or SCADA systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Compensation is commensurate with experience.