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Sr. Automation and Controls Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and the deployment of Starlink, an advanced broadband internet system. They are seeking a Sr. Automation and Controls Engineer to lead projects involving automation solutions for high-rate satellite manufacturing, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering innovative engineering solutions.

Computer Software

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning and 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 programmingMachine designElectrical circuit designHMI designRobotics programmingIndustrial automationTeam motivationCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

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

5+ years of total experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation OR 5+ years of experience designing and building electro-mechanical/robotic/automated systems or products

Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning and 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

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

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

Experience with at least one of the specific disciplines listed below. The ideal candidate is interested in learning at least the fundamentals of the other areas they are not yet strong in

Mechanical: Machine design with focus on speed, reliability, maintainability, and safety

Mechanical: Motion system sizing and implementation (gantries, robotics, conveyance, motors, actuators, pneumatics/hydraulics, sensor selection and integration, etc.)

Mechanical: Fundamental structures hand calculations and ability to design for strength and stiffness

Mechanical: CAD and product lifecycle management programs to generate detailed designs and drawing packages utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, preferred Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Mechanical: Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how to design for manufacturability

Mechanical: Exposure to some variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters, etc.)

Electrical: Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFD's, motor starters, various other motion systems

Electrical: Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays

Electrical: Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes

Electrical: Proficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred)

Electrical: Field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication

Electrical: Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mind

Electrical: Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards

Industrial Software: PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming

Industrial Software: Programming and implementing machine safety software through the use of safety PLC's

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

Industrial Software: Field Bus Networking protocols, preferably EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP

Industrial Software: Robotics programming, preferably ABB

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