Technical Lead - Controls Engineering

Location: Redmond, Oregon, United States; work is performed in office and manufacturing environments with occasional travel for commissioning, testing, and field support.

Salary: $111,348–$167,023 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures HVAC equipment and related control systems.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership for electrical and HVAC control systems, PLC programming, DDC controls, and automation systems.
• Define the technical vision, roadmap, architectures, design practices, and engineering standards for controls technologies.
• Review complex control architectures, sequences of operation, control strategies, electrical designs, drawings, and schematics.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for significant technical issues while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and safety regulations.
• Research and implement technologies that improve reliability, efficiency, manufacturability, serviceability, and product performance.
• Mentor controls engineers through technical coaching, design feedback, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in electrical controls engineering or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical controls architecture, sequences of operation, and controls integration.
• Expertise in PLC and DDC programming; knowledge of the Carel platform is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, leadership, mentoring, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of NEC, UL, NFPA, ASHRAE, and other applicable standards, plus the ability to work safely in manufacturing environments.

Nice to have

• Advanced system design and technical leadership experience.
• Carel platform knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with work across office and manufacturing environments.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Healthcare insurance and Health Savings Accounts.
• Profit sharing or an annual incentive plan bonus.
• Premium 401(k) plan.