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Automation & Controls Technician, Heat Shield Production (Starship) - Night Shif

SpaceX, Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States, 32920

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Automation & Controls Technician, Heat Shield Production (Starship) - Night Shift

Cape Canaveral, FL

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS TECHNICIAN, HEAT SHIELD PRODUCTION (STARSHIP) - NIGHT SHIFT

The Automation & Controls Technician will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of new automation assets, panel builds, and drawing updates, as well as assisting maintenance with troubleshooting and repairs of existing assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Wire and commission Electrical and Pneumatic automated control systems

Build control panels per schematics

Work with external vendors to build and install panels

Modify and update existing tooling

Modify and troubleshoot simple PLC software

Redline electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated tooling

Own installations and perform early risk mitigation through daily communication with engineering, customers, and other concerned teams

Promote 5s principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team workspaces

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent certificate

1+ years of experience with industrial controls or a certificate from an accredited trade skills program in automation & controls, electrical, or engineering technology field

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree in an engineering or technical field

Occupational trade school qualification in an electrical based field

Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes

Experience in a production environment, particularly as it relates to automation technology

Demonstrable hands-on skill in fault finding, problem resolution

Excellent mechanical aptitude

Strong communication skills both written and oral. Ability to bring multiple departments with different priorities together and support them in achieving common goals

Experience in building multiple panels, following drawing sets, back to back

PLC & HMI programming experience

Electrical schematic drawing experience

Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Understanding of agile workflow and continuous improvement

Demonstrated leadership experience, able to lead/supervise a team

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Ability to work the following shift:

6:00pm - 6:30am, 4 days on and 3 days off

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings

Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)

Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing up and down stairs and/or ladders regularly throughout the day

Ability to lift light weight supplies or materials (up to 25lbs unassisted)

Available to work overtime and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required

Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, flashing lights, heat, cold, rain, and noise

Occasional travel to other SpaceX or 3rd party facilities, up to 25%

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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. Learn more about the ITARhere (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.