Senior Project Engineering Manager - Hardware (Robotics & Automation)

Location: Atlanta, United States. Workplace: On-site, with flexibility for a hybrid setup. Customer-site travel of up to approximately 40% may be required.

Salary: Competitive US market salary based on experience, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered smart robots for real-world operations and deploys them in production at scale.

What you will do

• Own system-level technical execution for robotic stations and hardware projects.
• Design the overall architecture and layout of robotic cells.
• Coordinate delivery across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, ML, and automation teams.
• Drive end-to-end integration from early design through FAT, SAT, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
• Manage schedules, technical milestones, change feasibility, and issue resolution through final deployment.
• Analyze robot and system performance data and act as a technical bridge between engineering, project management, and customer-facing roles.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience in hardware, systems, or project engineering for robotics, automation, or industrial systems.
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end robotic or automation projects.
• Strong system-level understanding of mechanical, electrical, and automation domains.
• Ability to understand complex technical systems and debug across hardware/software boundaries.
• Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to make technical decisions under time and customer pressure.
• Excellent English communication skills and willingness to travel up to approximately 40% during peak periods.

Nice to have

• Experience in intralogistics, warehouse automation, or fulfillment systems.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robots, especially ABB robots.
• Familiarity with FAT/SAT processes and customer acceptance workflows.
• Experience in fast-scaling or startup robotics environments.
• French or German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with AI-powered robots deployed in production at scale.
• Test software through unit tests, simulations, and real robots.
• Join a small team where individual contributions have a direct impact.
• Combine research and engineering to solve real operational problems.
• On-site work in Atlanta with hybrid flexibility, flexible working hours, and a relocation package covering travel expenses.

Hiring process

• 30-minute recruiter screen followed by a hiring manager interview.
• Technical interview focused on systems and integration, followed by a data and analytics discussion.
• Final interview or on-site/virtual loop, with a decision within 2–3 days after the on-site interview.