Principal Controls Engineer

Location: Marion, North Carolina, United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Estimated base salary: $112,000–$154,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops healthcare products and technologies focused on its mission to save and sustain lives.

What you will do

• Develop solutions for assigned engineering projects and lead sophisticated projects within the plant.
• Design, install, start up, test, troubleshoot, and improve equipment and control systems.
• Write and implement validation activities, protocols, operating instructions, experiments, and technical reports.
• Lead equipment-related change control, NCR/CAPA investigations, regulatory compliance activities, and capital operating budgets.
• Provide training and technical support to production and service teams, acting as a subject matter expert.
• Coordinate internal and external multifunctional teams and drive innovation across the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering is preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with PLCs, including Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, AB500, and safety PLCs; Allen-Bradley HMIs.
• Experience with Fanuc, Yaskawa, or Staubli robotics; Cognex or Keyence vision systems; and Rockwell or Yaskawa servo control systems.
• Hands-on electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics, Category 3 safety systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, and the ability to read and draw schematics.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus, Fieldbus, and HSSB communication.
• Familiarity with servo and VFD drives, motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and the practice and execution of validation protocols.

Nice to have

• Hands-on mechanical abilities.
• AutoCAD drafting skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, quality-focused manufacturing environment with opportunities to lead, mentor, and contribute to innovation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
• 160 hours of paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, and educational assistance.
• Additional benefits include disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, childcare benefits, commuting benefits, and employee assistance programs.