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SpaceX · 5 hours ago

Automation & Controls Technician, Heat Shield Production (Starship) - Night Shift

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Automation & Controls Technician will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of new automation assets, as well as troubleshooting and repairs of existing assets.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Wire and commission Electrical and Pneumatic automated control systems

Build control panels per schematics

Work with external vendors to build and install panels

Modify and update existing tooling

Modify and troubleshoot simple PLC software

Redline electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated tooling

Own installations and perform early risk mitigation through daily communication with engineering, customers, and other concerned teams

Promote 5s principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team workspaces

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingElectrical controlsElectrical schematic drawingNFPA 70 knowledgeMechanical aptitudePanel buildingProblem resolutionAgile workflow understandingContinuous improvementMicrosoft Office skillsCommunication skillsLeadership experience

Required

High school diploma or equivalent certificate

1+ years of experience with industrial controls or a certificate from an accredited trade skills program in automation & controls, electrical, or engineering technology field

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Ability to work the following shift: + 6:00pm - 6:30am, 4 days on and 3 days off

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings

Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)

Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing up and down stairs and/or ladders regularly throughout the day

Ability to lift light weight supplies or materials (up to 25lbs unassisted)

Available to work overtime and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required

Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, flashing lights, heat, cold, rain, and noise

Occasional travel to other SpaceX or 3rd party facilities, up to 25%

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

Associate degree in an engineering or technical field

Occupational trade school qualification in an electrical based field

Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes

Experience in a production environment, particularly as it relates to automation technology

Demonstrable hands-on skill in fault finding, problem resolution

Excellent mechanical aptitude

Strong communication skills both written and oral. Ability to bring multiple departments with different priorities together and support them in achieving common goals

Experience in building multiple panels, following drawing sets, back to back

PLC & HMI programming experience

Electrical schematic drawing experience

Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Understanding of agile workflow and continuous improvement

Demonstrated leadership experience, able to lead/supervise a team