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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Automation & Controls Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human exploration of Mars. They are seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to support high-volume production and rapid product iteration for their Starlink broadband internet system, collaborating with various manufacturing disciplines and ensuring safety standards are met.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and manage automation projects

Manage specifications, cost, lead-time, installation, and commissioning of new equipment

Own safety strategy and planning. Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems

Collaborate with and challenge mechanical designers and manufacturing engineers to create system requirements and architecture

Create and maintain equipment documentation and drawings to enable hand-off to operational teams

Debug, root-cause, and make continuous improvements of equipment in a high-rate production environment

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

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

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

Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingElectrical systems designRobot programmingC#.NETPython3D CAD experienceField bus networksSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of experience in the design and commissioning of controls systems for industrial applications

Must be willing to travel up to 10%

Standing/walking for long periods of time

Must be willing to work long hours and weekends as necessary to accommodate manufacturing and test campaigns

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

Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience

Robot programming experience, preferably ABB

C#, .NET, python and/or SQL experience

PLC programming experience, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT or Siemens TIA Portal

HMI and SCADA programming experience, preferably Ignition or Beckhoff TwinCAT HMI

Field bus networks, serial communication and Ethernet communication

Knowledge of NEC, UL508A codes

Experience with 3D CAD, preferably Siemens NX

Exposure to a wide variety of industrial machinery

Experience in fast-paced iterative design and test environments

Experience automating the aggregation of metrics into dashboards and alerting systems

Experience with developing and deploying tools used for data analysis

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

Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan

Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFDs, motor starters, and other motion systems

Hands-on experience building and commissioning high quality electrical control panels and electro-mechanical systems