Sr Staff Automation & Controls Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Location: Georgetown, Texas, United States; onsite, full-time

Base salary: $116,250–$155,000 per year, with potential bonus eligibility.

Company

hirify.global, a Sanmina company, designs, builds, and delivers technology infrastructure and server manufacturing solutions for large-scale customers.

What you will do

• Design and implement automated assembly, inspection, and testing equipment for server components, including PCBs, power modules, and cooling systems.
• Develop integrated mechatronic systems using robotics, sensors, actuators, PLCs, vision systems, motion control, and software.
• Support new product introduction and smart factory initiatives by creating scalable automation strategies, process controls, and manufacturing frameworks.
• Use SPC, FMEA, DOE, statistical analysis, and production data to improve yield, reliability, cycle time, and throughput.
• Work with equipment vendors to specify, validate, install, and qualify automation solutions for medium- to high-volume production.
• Lead process documentation, operator training, technical support, and compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, data science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in high-volume, high-complexity manufacturing.
• Expertise in regression and correlation analysis, DOE, SPC, PFMEA, Gauge R&R, and commonality studies.
• Experience using Minitab, JMP, Python, R, SQL, or equivalent tools to analyze complex datasets.
• Experience with electronics assembly, PCBA, servers, or other high-reliability industries.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, industrial automation platforms, PLC programming, robotic integration, industrial sensors, and MES systems.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of AI/ML tools for statistical problem solving, predictive analytics, or anomaly detection.
• MBA or exposure to business, finance, or economics.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, company-paid holidays, parental leave, and family care support.
• Tuition reimbursement, structured training, and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Mental health resources, wellness programs, matching gifts, and volunteer programs.