Automation & Controls Specialist, Tool & Die - 2nd Shift

Bastrop, TXfull time

On Site

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H1B: no

SpaceX The Automation & Controls Specialist designs, builds, integrates, commissions, and improves automation systems supporting the tool and die shop. This role focuses on delivering reliable automation assets to meet quality, throughput, and cost targets.

Responsibilities

Integrate, commission, and troubleshoot electromechanical automation systems, collaborating closely with engineering to deliver production-ready solutions
Develop and build new automation solutions while improving existing assets to meet evolving production requirements
Read and use system-level schematics (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic)
Design, build, and wire industrial control panels to NFPA 79 and UL 508A standards
Design, implement, and commission PLC and HMI software applications using ladder logic and structured text
Specify and procure components, sensors, actuators, and hardware required for control system implementation
Implement corrective actions and robust preventative maintenance processes
Develop and maintain automation standards that improve consistency, reliability, uptime, and safety
Maintain production areas by enforcing proper workflow, 5S principles, safety, tidiness, and inventory control

Qualification

Experience designingADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS2nd shift

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and production environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on automation or controls environment in manufacturing

Preferred

Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Logix5000, or similar)
Experience designing, building, and troubleshooting industrial control panels and automation systems
Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and UL 508A standards
Experience reading and creating electrical/pneumatic schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Visio, NX, or SolidWorks
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing to work the following hours:
2nd shift: Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 2:00am
Able to work overtime and weekends as needed to support critical production milestones