Lead Industrial Automation & Integration Specialist (PLC)

TL;DR

Lead Industrial Automation & Integration Specialist (PLC): Designing, developing, and commissioning complex industrial control systems with an accent on PLC logic, HMI interface design, and enterprise-level data connectivity. Focus on architecting scalable control solutions, integrating field devices with MES/Historians, and providing technical leadership for large-scale site commissioning.

Location: Must be based in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $133,100–$187,200

Company

hirify.global is a professional staffing and recruitment firm specializing in technical and engineering placements.

What you will do

• Design and develop advanced, modular PLC programs and enforce programming standards.
• Lead the development of high-performance HMI/SCADA interfaces with a focus on data visualization.
• Architect holistic solutions bridging PLC/HMI layers with enterprise systems like databases and historians.
• Manage full-lifecycle projects from conceptual design to onsite testing and final commissioning.
• Review and approve electrical designs and control strategies to ensure safety and cybersecurity compliance.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers on design best practices and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in PLC/HMI programming and industrial automation.
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
• Expert-level PLC programming capability and experience leading complex system commissioning.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols and plant-level system integration.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with MES and SQL-based database integration.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (SIL, ISO).
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity best practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance for assignments lasting 13+ weeks.
• 401k retirement plan participation.
• Statutory sick pay where required by law.
• Commitment to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.