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SpaceX · 1 week ago

IC Packaging Automation Engineer, Electrical (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is looking for an IC Packaging Automation Engineer for its Starlink project. The role involves designing and managing automation projects for semiconductor packaging, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and collaborating with various teams to enhance production efficiency.

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 hand-off to operational teams

Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations

Keep our factory safe and reliable by ensuring machines are compliant with appropriate electrical, mechanical, and robot safety requirements

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

Qualification

Electrical designAutomation project managementTroubleshooting electrical systemsElectrical sizingField Bus NetworkingElectrical schematicsSafety standardsCommunicationCreative problem solvingHands-on experience

Required

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

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

Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations

Keep our factory safe and reliable by ensuring machines are compliant with appropriate electrical, mechanical, and robot safety requirements

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

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

Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFDs, motor starters, and 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 Networking protocols, preferably EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP

Knowledge of NFPA70, NFPA79, UL508A, and SEMI S22 codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards

Familiarity with SEMI organization semiconductor standards

Industrial electrical 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 software and mechanical technical skills