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Automation & Controls Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)
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Automation & Controls Engineer – Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)
SpaceX is developing a low‑latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. In the Materials Engineering group, you will develop and implement technologies to support high‑volume production, rapid product iteration, and new capabilities at SpaceX. You will work with multiple manufacturing disciplines, including injection molding, high‑pressure die casting, stamping, and mold manufacturing, with a strong focus on safety.
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 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 continuously improve equipment in a high‑rate production environment.
Architect, write, and debug PLC code with emphasis on organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for high‑volume manufacturing applications.
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot.
Design electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations.
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
1+ years of experience in the design and commissioning of controls systems for industrial applications.
Preferred Skills and Experience
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 safe checkout 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.
Additional Requirements
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.
Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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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 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 continuously improve equipment in a high‑rate production environment.
Architect, write, and debug PLC code with emphasis on organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for high‑volume manufacturing applications.
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot.
Design electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations.
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
1+ years of experience in the design and commissioning of controls systems for industrial applications.
Preferred Skills and Experience
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 safe checkout 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.
Additional Requirements
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.
Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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