Advanced Industrial Controls Engineer (Robotics)

Location: USA Remote & Travel; approximately 40–45% travel to customer and production sites in the United States and Canada.

Salary: $120,000–$165,000 base annually, plus medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and other benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered robotic and software platforms for high-density warehouse automation and supply chain operations.

What you will do

• Lead the execution of PLC development and implementation for industrial automation systems.
• Define technical work, validate requirements with stakeholders, and lead test strategies, test plans, reports, and compliance demonstrations.
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI functionality, including customer updates performed remotely or on site.
• Lead dedicated system design efforts, approve technical solutions, and drive process improvement initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex automated systems with internal and external stakeholders.
• Document equipment configurations, system functionality, and controls processes while coaching less experienced employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience designing and implementing industrial control systems using PLCs, HMIs, and drives.
• Advanced programming experience with Rockwell PLCs, including ControlLogix and GuardLogix.
• Experience with AC/DC drive control architecture, power systems, industrial networks, and automated systems engineering.
• Experience developing HMIs with Ignition 8 or FactoryTalk ME/SE and reading electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive or fly to customer locations are required.

Nice to have

• Experience with JIRA and agile methodology.
• Knowledge of Rockwell and Inductive Automation products.
• Experience organizing teams and prioritizing tasks.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work with regular customer and production-site travel.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and other benefits.
• Bi-weekly reimbursement for approved business expenses.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, automation, and supply chain technology.