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SpaceX · 5 hours ago

Automation & Controls Engineer (Starlink Production)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. They are seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary projects in machine design, robotics, and factory health monitoring for the Starlink production. The role involves designing and managing automation projects, writing and debugging PLC code, and ensuring factory safety and reliability.

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, 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 programmingElectromechanical systemsElectrical system designHMI designRobotics programmingField Bus NetworkingTeam motivationSafety complianceProblem-solving

Required

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

1+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: Professional or internship experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation; Involvement with a project team designing and building electro-mechanical/robotic/automated systems or products beyond classroom assignments

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

Must be willing to travel up to 10%

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

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

Experience with Electromechanical systems

Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFD's, 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

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