Sr. Electrical Project Engineer (Automation)

Location: Onsite in hirify.global, Wisconsin, four days per week; 30% travel, primarily across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Salary: $92,400–$141,000 annually, plus performance bonus or variable incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global manufactures products and develops industrial processes through a global organization of more than 30,000 associates.

What you will do

• Design, implement, standardize, and document custom automation equipment and plant processes.
• Lead electrical engineering, controls and safety design, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, technical architecture, and equipment layouts.
• Coordinate with plant engineering teams, AMPD, NPI, automation staff, and external equipment suppliers.
• Ensure equipment, automation processes, and new-product launches are ready, capable, and proven before project kickoffs and launches.
• Support global automation strategy, capacity planning, capital equipment recommendations, business cases, and investment justification.
• Deploy automation technologies and standardized processes to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience related to mechanical design of automation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming with Rockwell Automation and/or Siemens and Fanuc Roboguide.
• Intermediate understanding of electrical equipment engineering, automation, robotics, servo controls, HMIs, and vision systems.
• Functional safety engineering and regulatory safety standards expertise, including SAF TUV control reviews.
• Mastery of AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ability to create or understand value stream maps, time studies, and production schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Copilot.
• Self-motivated approach and ability to work effectively in a project team environment.
• Ability to travel 30%, primarily in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
• Applicants requiring sponsorship will be considered.

Nice to have

• Ignition development knowledge.
• Mechanical design knowledge, including GD&T, AutoCAD, and Creo 3D modeling.
• Intermediate hydraulic, pneumatic, and machining knowledge.
• Basic ASRS systems knowledge and intermediate AGV systems knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Day-one access to applicable benefit programs with no waiting period.
• Competitive total rewards supporting health and wellbeing.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace with a culture of innovation.