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Automation & Controls Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$115K/yr - $135K/yrSpaceX was founded to explore the stars and is developing technologies for human life on Mars. The Automation & Controls Engineer will design and develop factory solutions for consumer electronics, focusing on automation projects and ensuring safety compliance in manufacturing processes.
Computer Software
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
Willing to travel a minimum of 10% of the time, and up to 50% of the time to support business needs
Preferred
Excited by a quick and iterative design and manufacturing role
Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions in both design and implementation stages
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to make plans and directional recommendations collaboratively and cross-functionally
Ability to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safe
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
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