Automation Engineer

Location: Frederick, United States of America; onsite

Base salary: $80,000–$96,000 per year, plus bonus and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops solutions supporting biological discovery, science, healthcare, manufacturing, and laboratory operations.

What you will do

• Design and implement automation solutions for manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
• Develop software, equipment interfaces, and RESTful APIs using C#, Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and automated control systems.
• Maintain in-house software, hardware, and automated equipment for daily operations.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, drives, motion systems, and industrial instrumentation.
• Prepare technical, testing, and change-control documentation while applying version-control, backup, and access-control practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 1–2 years of relevant automation, controls, or instrument engineering experience.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Experience with electrical drawings, automated equipment, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Programming experience with C#, Python, Java, or similar languages is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Good English and Microsoft Office skills, plus the ability to perform the physical requirements of the role.

Nice to have

• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar PLC platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Bonus or commission plan and local benefits.
• Referral Program, Volunteer Day, and Internal Academy through QIALearn.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Hybrid work may be available conditionally depending on the role; this position is listed as onsite.
• Collaborative, supportive environment focused on accountability, entrepreneurial thinking, diversity, and equal opportunity.