Program Lead (AMT) (Automation)

Location: Chandler, AZ, United States, with the option to work from Solon, OH or Hollister, CA. Travel of up to 10% from Solon or up to 50% from Hollister or Chandler may be required.

Salary: $125,160–$232,440 per year, plus bonus eligibility.

Company

hirify.global is a public precision-technology company whose PacSci EMC operating company develops energetic materials, devices, and subsystems for military and commercial applications.

What you will do

• Set the technical strategy and overall direction for the Solon program’s automation initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the automation system design and development team.
• Manage end-to-end automation program delivery, including scope, resources, timelines, and risk mitigation.
• Provide technical leadership across controls, manufacturing process, and automation engineering.
• Guide system design decisions involving controls, robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, other sites, and senior leadership while driving continuous improvement and technology adoption.

Requirements

• Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment due to U.S. Government contract requirements.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in automation, controls, or manufacturing process engineering, including program or project leadership, in electronics, aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a similar field, or equivalent work experience.
• Technical depth equivalent to both a controls engineer and a manufacturing process engineer is ideal; candidates strong in one area plus automation engineering experience may also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of automation fundamentals, including controls, robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems.
• Program or project management experience covering planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and end-to-end execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including cross-functional alignment and influence over technical and operational decisions.
• Experience in electronics systems engineering in aerospace, defense, or automotive industries.
• Behavior aligned with the principles of teamwork, problem solving, learning, growth, and ownership.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety First and Quality Every Time guide the PacSci EMC workplace.
• The position includes bonus eligibility as part of total compensation.
• Work is conducted at one of three U.S. manufacturing sites with site-specific travel requirements.
• Employment is subject to U.S. Government export-control authorization requirements.