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SpaceX · 2 months ago

Electrical Engineer - Automation & Controls (Starship)

Starbase, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human exploration of Mars. They are seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to design and implement automated solutions for the Starship production line, ensuring the effective operation of hardware and software systems.

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 that are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics

Architect, write, and debug PLC code, emphasizing generating organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications

Develop robot systems to aid in the automated manufacturing of various vehicle sub-components

Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment

Generate aesthetically simple HMI 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 control panelsRobotic systems experienceHMI programmingNational Instruments softwareElectrical schematic CADCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

2+ years 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

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

Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience

Experience in a variety of robotic weld applications (Kuka, ABB & Fanuc)

Robot and PLC simulation experience

Experience working with National Instruments software and hardware

Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan

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

PLC programming experience, preferably Siemens TIA Portal & 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