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SpaceX · 2 months ago

Tooling Design & Automation Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on making human life multi-planetary, currently developing advanced technologies for broadband internet through Starlink. The Tooling Design and Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing and managing automation projects, ensuring high-rate production systems, and implementing safety-compliant manufacturing equipment.

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

Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization for in-house machine design with focus on speed, reliability, maintainability, and safety

Refine the production system to create high-rate, high-yield, and reliable processes

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

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

Qualification

Mechanical design3D CAD proficiencyAutomation project managementFEA software experienceMotion system implementationElectrical system designCommunicationProblem-solving skillsTeam leadership

Required

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

Experience with CAD and FEA software packages

1+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internship experience is applicable)

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

2+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis

2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead

Proficient in 3D CAD and product lifecycle management programs to generate detailed designs and drawing packages utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, preferably Siemens NX and Teamcenter

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

Exposure to motion system sizing and implementation including gantries, robotics, conveyance, motors, actuators, pneumatics/hydraulics, sensor selection, integration, etc

Exposure to some variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment including motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters, etc

Excited by a quick and iterative design and manufacturing role

Willing to learn how to design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations

Willing to learn how to architect, write, and debug PLC code

Willing to learn how to generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot

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