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SpaceX · 21 hours ago

Automation & Controls Specialist

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$40/hr - $50/hr

3+ years exp

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. As an Automation & Controls Specialist on the Starlink team, you will be responsible for the build and activation of custom machines critical to the production of the Starlink Satellite Constellation, as well as troubleshooting and improving existing systems.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the building and activation of new automation projects, including mechanical assembly, wiring, pneumatics routing, I/O checkouts, and production qualification

Update/modify electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics

Troubleshoot and remedy problems with mechanical/electrical/pneumatic systems, HMI’s, and PLC’s Layout, build, as well as troubleshoot new industrial electrical control panels

Troubleshoot PLC and HMI software applications

Improve on existing production and R&D robot application programming

Support production use of deployed assets, promptly resolving issues on the production floor

Maximize equipment uptime and reliability

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingElectrical schematic drawingNFPA codes knowledgeIndustrial machine networkingFault findingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

High school degree or equivalency certificate

3+ years of experience supporting the design and manufacture of assembly machinery or high-volume products (consumer electronics, toys, medical devices, food & beverage, etc.)

Wiling to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times 1st shift: 5 AM - 3:30 PM; 2nd shift: 3:30 PM - 2 AM

Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and able to maneuver in tight spaces

Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted