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SpaceX · 2 months ago

Sr. Equipment Reliability Engineer - Automation & Controls (Starship)

Starbase, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SpaceX is a company dedicated to developing technologies for human exploration of Mars. They are seeking a senior automation and controls engineer to design and implement automated solutions for the Starship production line, ensuring efficient manufacturing processes.

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

AutomationControls systemsPLC programmingRobotic systems developmentElectrical schematic CADHMISCADA programmingNational Instruments softwareCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

5+ 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

Stand: Up to 6 hours per day

Sit: Up to 3 hours per day

Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day

Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day

Walk: Up to 3 hours per day

Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 3 hours per day

Kneel/Crouch: up to 3 hours per day

Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day

Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description

Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

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

Master's degree in an engineering discipline

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