Automation and Control Lead Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; hybrid remote/office

Company

hirify.global develops energy technologies and systems supporting reliable, sustainable energy generation and the global energy transition.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of integrated automation and control systems for robotic applications and industrial processes.
• Implement control algorithms for motion control, feedback systems, and sensor integration.
• Define system specifications, integration strategies, and testing protocols with multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee testing and validation for safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare design specifications, test plans, operational manuals, and other technical documentation.
• Evaluate emerging automation, control, and robotics technologies for organizational applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Control Engineering, Robotics, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, control systems design, or robotics integration, with a strong focus on motion control.
• Programming proficiency in C/C++ and Python for control-system development and simulation.
• Strong knowledge of control theory, including PID, state-space, and adaptive control techniques.
• Experience with industrial automation platforms, PLCs, SCADA systems, and robotics middleware such as ROS/ROS2.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience troubleshooting complex automation and control issues in real-world environments.
• Experience using dynamics libraries such as RBDL or Pinocchio for robotics modeling and algorithm development.

Nice to have

• Experience with advanced robotics applications, autonomous systems, and AI-driven control strategies.
• Knowledge of factory automation principles, production processes, equipment layout, and related simulation analysis.
• Experience validating control algorithms on real hardware and resolving technical issues during debugging.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid remote/office work in Shenzhen within an international innovation environment.
• Opportunity to work with advanced automation, robotics, and intelligent control technologies.
• Exposure to projects spanning robotics, industrial digitalization, and energy systems.
• Career growth opportunities in automation, robotics, and industrial digitalization.
• Inclusive workplace supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.