Automation Engineering Manager (Manufacturing Automation)

Location: Boulder, Colorado, US, or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US. Onsite manufacturing role.

Salary: $146,000–$179,000 per year, depending on experience.

Company

hirify.global is a global photonics and technology company delivering illumination, optical, detection, and imaging solutions for biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense, and aerospace applications.

What you will do

• Maintain, troubleshoot, upgrade, and perform preventive maintenance on PLCs, robotics, control systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and implement automation improvements that increase equipment performance, productivity, reliability, process consistency, and cycle-time efficiency.
• Support the design, testing, integration, commissioning, validation, and startup of new automation systems and equipment upgrades.
• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, and engineering teams and resolve automation failures affecting production continuity.
• Analyze equipment performance data, identify operational root causes, and support process-control improvements.
• Maintain automation documentation and ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures; support SOPs and training materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience working with industrial automation systems in manufacturing environments; at least 8 years is required for the Sr level.
• Experience with PLC programming, robotics, automated manufacturing equipment, automated production lines, or equipment integration.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms.
• Experience with HMI systems, robotics, sensors, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and automation issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
• Visa sponsorship is not available. The position involves information subject to ITAR.

Nice to have

• Technical certifications in PLC programming or industrial automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular full-time position supporting manufacturing operations.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and holiday pay.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Benefits start on the first day.