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SpaceX · 2 months ago

Sr. Industrial Automation Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company, actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Senior Industrial Automation Engineer to lead innovative projects in automation, focusing on designing and developing factory solutions for the Starlink broadband internet system.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, and proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams

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

Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment

Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot

Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations

Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them

Qualification

PLC programmingElectrical/Industrial ControlsIndustrial softwareHMI designRobotics programmingTeam motivationCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer science discipline

5+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical manufacturing, design, analysis, testing, and/or programming

Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, and proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams

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

Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment

Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot

Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations

Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them

Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Excited by a quick and iterative design and manufacturing role

Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions in both design and implementation stages

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to make plans and directional recommendations collaboratively and cross-functionally

Ability to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safe

Experience with at least one of the specific disciplines listed below. The ideal candidate is interested in learning at least the fundamentals of the other areas they are not yet strong in

Electrical/Industrial Controls: Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFDs, motor starters, various other motion systems

Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays

Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes

Proficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred)

Field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication

Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mind

Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards

Industrial Software: PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming

Programming and implementing machine safety software through the use of safety PLC's

HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), ignition systems with focus on user friendly navigation and machine health monitoring and control

Field Bus Networking protocols, preferably EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP

Robotics programming, preferably ABB

Industrial software application to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, including how to safely checkout these interdisciplinary systems prior to production implementation