Senior Controls Engineer (Fusion Energy)

Location: On-site in Devens, Massachusetts, United States

Salary: $110,000–$185,000 per year, plus equity and benefits

Company

hirify.global develops commercially viable fusion power plants and technologies to support the transition to fusion energy.

What you will do

• Lead conceptual development of manufacturing and test equipment while balancing product specifications, process controls, layout complexity, and lead times.
• Create and approve system architectures and electrical schematics compliant with NFPA79, NEC, and UL508A standards.
• Write, debug, document, and maintain reusable PLC structured-text code across IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Characterize automated processes using data-driven methods such as Cpk and Gage R&R, and contribute to department tools and policies.
• Provide technical leadership, influence cross-functional decisions, identify risks, and propose mitigations.
• Onboard peers and mentor junior engineering staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• 7+ years of experience as a controls engineer working with complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Mastery of programming and troubleshooting automation controllers in IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Experience with control-reliable safety systems, ANSI/RIA 15.06 and OSHA compliance, and enclosure design standards.
• Ability to collaborate with job shops and external vendors, troubleshoot complex systems, and apply design-for-manufacturability, serviceability, and simplicity principles.
• Ability to work on-site, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, work extended periods standing or sitting, and work occasional nights, weekends, on-call shifts, or travel.

Nice to have

• Experience with Beckhoff or Siemens controls platforms.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA, machine vision, or startup commissioning in greenfield or brownfield environments.
• CAD drafting expertise, particularly AutoCAD Electrical.
• Familiarity with rotating machinery, cable winding, soldering, or pipe bending.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity-based compensation and competitive benefits.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• 13 company-wide holidays, flexible vacation days, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities.
• Work requires adherence to U.S. Export Control Laws for controlled or protected technologies and information.