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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Automation & Controls Engineer (Critical Infrastructure)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will design, build, and activate advanced manufacturing facilities, developing automated solutions for rapid R&D, production, and critical asset management.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits

Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics

Simulate processes to inform design engineers of conceptual viability of automation proposals (tools include ABB Robotstudio, Kuka Sim and Siemens Process Simulate)

Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable for manufacturing applications

Generate aesthetically simple screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting

Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing

Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers

Deploy automated processes and equipment into production

Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion

Qualification

PLC programmingAutomation systems designElectrical schematic CADC#.NETPythonHMISCADA programmingField bus networksMechanical controlsCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of professional experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for industrial applications

Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Must be willing to travel to other locations

Preferred

Knowledge in building automation systems for critical infrastructure

Mechanical (HVAC) controls and wiring, Delta controls

Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience

Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan

C#, .NET, python and/or SQL experience

PLC programming experience, preferably Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCat 3

HMI and SCADA programming experience

Field bus networks, serial communication and Ethernet communication

Hands-on experience building and commissioning high quality electrical control panels and electro-mechanical systems

Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A codes

Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors & Nut-Runners, etc.)

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments

Experience solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team