Controls Engineer II (PLC/Automation)

Location: United States. Hybrid work is available in Atlanta, Georgia; Irving, Texas; and Charlotte, North Carolina, with three office days per week. Employees outside these areas work remotely. Travel of up to 40% annually, including short-term 10/4 assignments, is required.

Company

hirify.global develops intelligent manufacturing and supply chain automation solutions combining hardware, software, and digital services.

What you will do

• Design and deploy control systems for material handling applications, including PLC programming, commissioning, and graphical user interfaces.
• Validate and emulate code before deployment, then troubleshoot PLC and electrical system functionality during on-site commissioning.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering to define device requirements and design control network architecture.
• Review customer standards, specifications, and documentation to determine system requirements.
• Support cost and resource estimates, project budget alignment, and schedule management for module development and commissioning.
• Execute module-, subsystem-, and system-level testing and recommend improvements that reduce costs and increase productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field, with five years of relevant experience; alternatively, three years of relevant experience with a master’s degree.
• Experience programming Rockwell Automation PLCs, including GuardLogix, and Siemens TIA Portal, including Starter.
• Experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture, electrical schematics, and HMI programming.
• Ability to collaborate with project management, engineering teams, installation crews, and external partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and an understanding of project financial tracking and schedule management.
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance.
• Paid parental leave and 22 or more days off for personal time and holidays.
• Week-long winter holiday closure.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA or HSA options.
• 401(k) plan with up to six percent company match, plus disability, life insurance, educational, and employee assistance programs.