Automation Engineer (Robotics)

Location: On-site five days per week in the Southeast Pennsylvania shop, Philadelphia area, United States

Salary: $80,000–$150,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a New York-based robotics company developing and manufacturing AI-powered six-axis robot arms, including hardware, software, vision systems, and electronics.

What you will do

• Conduct site surveys and process reviews, and design robotic cells, tooling, fixtures, and safety zones.
• Create integration specifications, I/O maps, wiring diagrams, and risk assessments.
• Program robots with motion paths, force-control routines, and vision-guided pick logic.
• Integrate robots with PLCs, HMIs, MES, and ERP systems using EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus TCP.
• Lead factory and site acceptance testing, installation, startup, safety commissioning, and customer handoff.
• Provide troubleshooting, training, documentation, and continuous improvement for deployed automation systems.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience integrating industrial or collaborative robots in manufacturing.
• Experience leading complete turn-key automation projects from design through customer acceptance.
• Experience programming Universal Robots, Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, or equivalent industrial or collaborative robots.
• PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent systems, plus familiarity with industrial networking protocols.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD tools and hands-on electrical skills, including schematic reading, panel wiring, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of robot kinematics, end-of-arm tooling, collaborative safety standards, and machine vision systems.

Nice to have

• Experience with ROS2 or other robot middleware frameworks.
• Background in machine tending, palletizing, welding automation, or assembly applications.
• Familiarity with OEE metrics and lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kaizen, and SMED.
• OSHA 10/30 training, an engineering degree, or experience in regulated industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work across hardware, software, vision systems, and electronics.
• Customer-facing collaboration with facilities, maintenance, production, operations, and engineering teams.
• Paid time off and medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance, 401(k), and employee stock options for eligible full-time employees.