Factory Automation Engineering Manager (Power Electronics)

TL;DR

Factory Automation Engineering Manager (Power Electronics): Designing and scaling manufacturing processes for advanced energy systems with an accent on automation strategy, controls standards, and team leadership. Focus on architecting full factory solutions, integrating OT with IT, and managing the deployment of capital equipment.

Location: On-site in Scotts Valley, USA

Salary: $170,000–$220,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is building scalable power electronics to enable high-volume, capital-efficient manufacturing of advanced energy systems.

What you will do

• Hire, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of controls and automation engineers.
• Define the company's controls and automation roadmap, selecting standard hardware platforms, software environments, and communication protocols.
• Develop and maintain a code library and design standards to increase control systems reliability.
• Oversee controls engineering deliverables for capital equipment deployment from conceptual design through factory ramp.
• Manage external machine builders and system integrators, reviewing electrical schematics and software architectures.
• Bridge the gap between OT and IT, ensuring seamless integration of machine data with MES, SCADA, and ERP systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Expert-level mastery of machine programming (structured text, ladder logic, FBD) and motion control.
• Deep proficiency across multiple PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Ignition.
• Experience leading design reviews and validating electrical schematics (NFPA 79 / UL 508A).
• Strong background in robotics integration and machine vision systems.

Nice to have

• Experience in power electronics, electric vehicle, or battery storage manufacturing sectors.
• Experience building a controls department from the ground up.
• Expertise in virtual commissioning using Digital Twin or emulation software.
• Proficiency in EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical for design reviews.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary and equity.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Culture of technical innovation, safety excellence, and continuous improvement.