Head of Application Engineering (Industrial Automation)

TL;DR

Head of Application Engineering (Industrial Automation): Leading and scaling the Application Engineering and Forward Deployed Engineering teams to deliver custom technical solutions for manufacturing clients with an accent on platform mastery and operational standardization. Focus on bridging the gap between customer needs and product roadmap while managing high-performance engineering teams.

Location: Boston, MA

Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is an engineering company upgrading manufacturing through industrial CT scanning and AI-driven analysis tools.

What you will do

• Manage, recruit, and onboard the Application Engineering (AppE) and Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) teams.
• Act as a subject matter expert for hirify.global’s hardware and Voyager software to guide technical delivery.
• Establish and codify scalable technical workflows and best practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with Product, Customer Success, and Sales to integrate customer insights into the product roadmap.
• Define and report on team KPIs to ensure rigorous engineering standards and delivery success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years of direct people management in a technical environment.
• Proven background in solutions or application engineering in customer-facing roles.
• Deep expertise in manufacturing operations, quality control, or industrial automation.
• Must be based in Boston, MA (commuter benefits provided).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive cash and equity compensation.
• Health & wellness stipend and 401k.
• Parental leave and flexible PTO.
• Commuter benefits and company-wide events.