Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Solar (Starlink)

Redmond, WAfull timeOn Site

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$100k–$135k

H1B: no

SpaceX Manufacturing Automation Engineer for Starlink Solar Automation Team designing and implementing automation and control systems for solar array production. Responsibilities include machine design, PLC programming, and implementing vision systems.

Responsibilities

Design, build, qualify and implement projects spanning machine design, robotics and manufacturing processes from initial ideation to production use.
Architect, write, and debug PLC code.
Implement vision systems for robotic guidance, quality control and data collection.
Design systems to control processes, track factory performance and collaborate across teams to increase manufacturing efficiency in a data driven way.
Design user interfaces that make complex machines easy to use and troubleshoot.
Create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics for control panels.
Keep our factories safe by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems.

Qualification

Industrial AutomationAutomation HardwareField Bus Networking protocolsMachinery and processesPLC programming

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or another STEM field.
1+ years’ experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for manufacturing (internships/co-ops can apply).

Preferred

Hands on experience with at least one of the specific disciplines below and interest in learning the other areas you are not yet strong in:
Industrial Automation:
Automation Hardware: PLC’s, COTS Robots, servo motion, machine vision, distributed IO, pneumatic controls, etc.
Field Bus Networking protocols: EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, etc.
Machinery and processes: dispenser, pick and place, fastener installation, automated bonding, thermo-compression, soldering, ultrasonic welding, temperature & position control, injection molders, die casters, etc. and design for manufacturing.
Applied Statistical Process Control and other data tools (descriptive, inferential, regression, correlation) to improve manufacturing processes.
Safely testing and commissioning integrated systems
PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text, state machines, applying Object Oriented Programming to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, etc.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

SpaceX

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