Senior Automation Controls Engineer (Beckhoff)

TL;DR

Senior Automation Controls Engineer (Beckhoff): Architecting and programming control systems for AI-enabled manufacturing robotics with an accent on Beckhoff PLC development and motion control. Focus on integrating real-time control logic with Python-based software to build scalable data center infrastructure assembly solutions.

Location: On-site in San Francisco, California.

Company

hirify.global is an AI-enabled manufacturing company specializing in automated assembly for data center infrastructure and AI hardware.

What you will do

• Architect process and control systems for industrial machines.
• Program Beckhoff PLCs using TwinCat3 and IEC 61131-3 Structured Text.
• Develop non-real-time software components using Python and object-oriented design.
• Contribute to electrical schematics and participate in mechanical/electrical design reviews.
• Program paths for robots and motion systems.
• Analyze customer needs to define and implement system requirements.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional experience in industrial automation.
• Proficiency in Beckhoff PLC programming and Structured Text.
• Strong Python programming and object-oriented design skills.
• Experience with robot programming and motion control tuning.
• Ability to travel 25% to 30% of the time.

Nice to have

• Experience with industrial robots such as Fanuc.
• Familiarity with vision systems like Keyence or Cognex.
• Exposure to web technologies including JavaScript, React, and REST APIs.
• Experience with SCADA systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge AI-enabled robotics for data center infrastructure.
• Collaborative environment emphasizing diversity of thought and integrity.
• Opportunity to impact the reshoring of manufacturing in the U.S.
• High-growth company recognized as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.