Controls Engineer (Additive Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Devens, Massachusetts, United States. Weekday day shift covering Monday–Wednesday and every other Thursday in a 24/7/365 production operation.

Salary: $84,800–$116,600 annual base salary, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops and operates industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing and precision machining capabilities for aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries.

What you will do

• Provide onsite controls expertise during manufacturing production involving large industrial 3D printers.
• Monitor system performance and health to identify, assess, and escalate potential production issues.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and restore production service with minimal disruption.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support preventive measures for recurring problems.
• Document downtime, incidents, corrective actions, and engineering changes.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, engineering, and operations teams on process improvements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience designing, developing, commissioning, and troubleshooting hardware and software for industrial control systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Robotics Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Proficiency with motion control, industrial safety systems, HMIs, process monitoring, and industrial networking.
• Understanding of industrial fieldbus networks such as Powerlink, TwinCAT, and Ethernet/IP, as well as AC/DC electrical systems, high-voltage drives, motor systems, and industrial sensors.
• Proficiency in at least three IEC 61131-3 programming languages, preferably Structured Text and Sequential Function Chart.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC code, interpret electrical schematics, and work with B&R, Beckhoff, or similar automation platforms.

Nice to have

• Experience with additive manufacturing technologies such as Powder Bed Fusion, Directed Energy Deposition, or Direct Metal Laser Sintering.
• Experience with GitHub, industrial sensors and actuators, closed-loop system tuning, and component selection.
• Strong documentation skills, including root cause analyses, software design specifications, and Engineering Change Orders.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems and commissioning protocols such as FAT, SACT, IQ, and MMP.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Competitive equity package.
• Inclusive environment focused on ownership, quality, accountability, and continuous learning.