Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Rochester, NY, US; in-person work required. Relocate to Rochester before starting if needed. Travel: 25% required.

Salary: $90,000–$160,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global operates in engineering and design, supporting the development of automated industrial machinery and control systems.

What you will do

• Design and program custom PLC/HMI control systems for highly automated machines.
• Create electrical designs, hardware specifications, and machine safety circuits.
• Simulate, test, debug, commission, and tune control systems at internal and end-user facilities.
• Develop software and interfaces for motion-control equipment, machine tools, robots, and automated loaders.
• Provide technical support by phone and on site, and define technical solutions for customers.
• Collaborate with controls engineers, technicians, mechanical and electrical engineering teams, sales engineers, and customers.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of industrial controls design and software experience.
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming, including Allen-Bradley RSLogix, Siemens S7, FactoryTalk, or Siemens WinCC.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, PLCs, safety circuits, and machine interfaces.
• Knowledge of industrial communication and I/O networks such as Profibus DP, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Ethernet, DeviceNet, and RIO.
• Experience with robotics, machine vision, servo and frequency drives, AC/DC motors, pneumatics, sensors, and motion control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Associate of Applied Science, or equivalent experience; valid driver’s license and passport required.

Nice to have

• Experience with ABB, Fanuc, or IAI robots and Cognex or Keyence vision systems.
• Experience with robotic welding, including arc, laser, or resistance welding.
• Knowledge of ISO 12100, ISO 13849, NEC, NFPA 79, automation controls, and risk assessments.
• Competency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time direct-hire employment.
• 401(k), health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Work includes regular collaboration with engineering, technical, and customer-facing teams.