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SpaceX · 5 days ago

IC Packaging Automation Engineer, Software (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking an IC Packaging Automation Engineer for their Starlink project. The role involves designing and managing automation projects, ensuring compliance with safety requirements, and collaborating with process design engineers to enhance packaging automation solutions.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, defining requirements, machine selection, machine runoff (FAT/SAT) and commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual handoff to operational teams

Architect, write, and debug code for PLC/SCADA/MES systems 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 ensuring machines are compliant with appropriate electrical, mechanical, and robot safety requirements

Generate aesthetically simple HMI/SCADA screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot

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

Qualification

PLC programmingAutomation project managementSemiconductor packagingC programmingPythonHMI/SCADA systemsFieldbus networkingTeam motivationCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or a related applied discipline

Programming experience in one of: C, C++, Visual Basic, Python, IEC Structured Text (IEC 61131-3), Java, “Jython”

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

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

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

Applied understanding of SECS-GEM – and how to integrate into a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT Structured Text programming

Familiarity with SEMI organization semiconductor standards

Programming and implementing machine safety software through the use of safety PLCs

HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), Ignition systems with focus on user-friendly navigation and machine health monitoring and control

Fieldbus networking protocols, preferably EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP

Robotics programming, preferably ABB

Industrial software application to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, software design, including how to safely checkout these interdisciplinary systems prior to production implementation

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

Demonstrated willingness to develop electrical and mechanical technical skills