Controls Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Location: Bartlett, IL, USA; onsite. Travel requirements: up to 40%.

Salary: $110,000–$135,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops custom industrial automation and robotic manufacturing solutions.

What you will do

• Design and develop control systems for robotic automation projects using PLCs and HMIs.
• Integrate robotic arms and motion control systems into custom manufacturing solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure system functionality and performance.
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams and clients.
• Troubleshoot and debug electrical control systems during development, installation, and commissioning.
• Prepare schematics, panel layouts, user manuals, project estimates, timelines, and cost analyses while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience focused on automation and robotics.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial robots.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, including Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
• Experience with industrial robotics such as FANUC, ABB, or Yaskawa.
• Strong knowledge of motion control systems, servo drives, electrical schematics, and panel layouts.
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or ProfiNet industrial communication protocols.
• Knowledge of safety standards and risk assessments, including ANSI, NFPA, or ISO; strong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or Rockwell or Siemens certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture centered on developing people, building the company, delivering results, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Work involves innovative, challenging, and complex automation integration projects across various industries.
• Full-time onsite position in Bartlett, Illinois, with up to 40% travel.