SpaceX Automation & Controls Specialist at SpaceX Starlink supporting semiconductor packaging manufacturing. Responsible for integrating production systems, developing automation software, and maintaining factory operations.
Responsibilities
Integrate and commission electromechanical production systems using a wide array of tools, machines, and equipment, and collaborate with engineering to deliver solutions for the silicon packaging line
Validate and integrate vendor/OEM equipment into company systems for traceability and centralized control
Develop, modify, and maintain software applications (PLC/SCADA/HMI) tailored to wafer-level, chip-level, and panel-level packaging operations
Develop, build, and execute new automation solutions for our production lines and work to improve existing automated assets to meet production requirements in semiconductor packaging
Read, understand, and utilize system-level schematics (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic) for troubleshooting and improving packaging assembly equipment
Spec and procure required components, sensors, and hardware needed for implementing control solutions in advanced packaging environments
Maintain and support the operation of the factory by enforcing proper workflow, safety, tidiness, and inventory control of consumables and equipment used in silicon packaging
Perform and promote 5S principles of organizing and sustaining an efficient and presentable team workspace
Work creatively and innovate to support team goals by always being prepared to challenge the status quo and develop unique solutions for high-reliability packaging production
Qualification
CreativeHMIPLC programmingRobotics programming
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of programming experience in one of: C, C++, Visual Basic, Python, IEC Structured Text (IEC 61131-3), Java, “Jython”
2+ years of automation experience in a manufacturing and production environment
2+ years of experience working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems
Preferred
Demonstrated hands-on skill in troubleshooting electromechanical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes, and PLC/SCADA/robot software packages
Demonstrated willingness to develop software, electrical, and mechanical technical skills
Creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized with exceptional communication skills
Familiarity with SEMI organization semiconductor standards
Applied understanding of SECS-GEM – and how to integrate into a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), Ignition systems with focus on user-friendly navigation and machine health monitoring and control
PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT Structured Text programming
