Controls Hardware Engineer

Location: San Leandro, California, United States

Salary: $138,100–$207,100 USD per year, plus equity and benefits

Company

hirify.global develops pulser-driven inertial fusion systems and components intended to deliver abundant, affordable, clean energy.

What you will do

• Develop, document, and validate control system requirements with multidisciplinary engineering teams and system stakeholders.
• Translate functional and safety requirements into control logic, hardware specifications, test criteria, and control architectures.
• Design electrical schematics, control panels, and wiring diagrams for 24VDC control and 480VAC drive power systems.
• Specify and integrate PLC, HMI, communication hardware, VFDs, servo drives, motion control systems, instrumentation, and field devices.
• Develop and test modular PLC programs, perform system integration testing, troubleshoot systems, and support commissioning.
• Prepare technical documentation and support hazard reviews, risk assessments, safety validation, and functional testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or control system design.
• Proficiency with PLC-based systems and experience with VFDs, servo drives, and motion control systems.
• Familiarity with 24VDC and 480VAC systems and industrial panel or cabinet design.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and functional safety requirements under IEC 61511.
• Ability to develop system requirements and translate them into detailed design documentation.

Nice to have

• Experience with safety PLCs and interlock logic design.
• Experience in large scientific facilities or other high-reliability environments.
• CAD experience, with EPLAN experience considered a significant plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity plan included in total compensation.
• 6% employer 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and paid family leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Commitment to a diverse workplace and equal employment opportunity.