Principal Engineer -PLC / Electrical Engineer

Location: Shenzhen Futian 1 Office, Shenzhen, China

Company

hirify.global develops data storage technologies, including hard disk drives, platforms, and related solutions for enterprise, cloud, creative professional, and consumer use.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain Siemens PLC software for sequence control, interlocks, recipe management, alarms, and process automation.
• Design electrical schematics, I/O architecture, control cabinets, wiring diagrams, and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Integrate and commission vacuum gauges, turbomolecular pumps, RF power supplies, servo systems, temperature controllers, and other equipment subsystems.
• Support equipment startup, troubleshooting, process optimization, and sustaining engineering to improve uptime and reliability.
• Prepare control specifications, electrical BOMs, wiring manuals, operating procedures, and other engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, manufacturing, supplier, and global production teams supporting sites in Shenzhen, Penang, and other locations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in semiconductor, vacuum coating, or precision automation equipment.
• Experience with equipment development, controls engineering, commissioning, troubleshooting, and sustaining engineering.
• Expertise in Siemens PLC programming, including S7-300, S7-400, and S7-1500.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and experience in industrial automation, motion control, fieldbus communication, electrical safety, and control cabinet design.
• Professional English skills are required for technical documentation, engineering meetings, and collaboration with global engineering teams and suppliers.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt position.
• Inclusive environment focused on diversity, belonging, respect, and contribution.
• Support is available for candidates with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process.