SpaceX Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer at SpaceX responsible for designing, building, and integrating automated manufacturing and test systems. Leads electrical and software design and develops motion control and robotic systems.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of complex in-house automated manufacturing and test systems from concept to production, specifically owning electrical and software design.
Design and develop motion control and robotic systems to solve manufacturing and test needs
Write and maintain machine automation software that is concise and well documented.
Develop simple UI / HMIs that make machines easy to understand, operate and troubleshoot
Design electrical and pneumatic systems to be used in manufacturing environments
Manage the build, integration, testing and validation of electrical and fluidic systems
Architect and implement the integration of manufacturing machinery into SCADA and MES systems
Provide expert support of existing automation systems and work with partner teams to correct root causes
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in engineeringExperience with designExperience with Python
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science or other engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation
5+ years of experience in designing and building electro-mechanical/robotic/automated system products
Preferred
Ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions at both the design and implementation steps
Strong experience developing software to automate electro-mechanical systems
Experience with design, programming and commissioning of industrial robotic systems (e.g. Kuka, ABB, or Fanuc)
Experience with PLC programming in SCL with Beckhoff TwinCat 3 or Siemens TIA Portal
Experience with Python, C#, C++, or similar high level programming languages
Experience developing machine vision systems for inspection applications
Strong electrical knowledge and experience troubleshooting electrical systems using tools like multimeters and oscilloscopes
Experience configuring and debugging networks and fieldbus systems
