Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Assembly Manufacturing (Starlink)

Bastrop, TXfull time

On Site

senior

H1B: no

SpaceX The Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer leads automation projects for Starlink assembly manufacturing, including machine design, commissioning, and hand-off to operations. This role architects and debugs PLC code and ensures factory safety compliance.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams
Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot
Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations
Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in an engineeringAbility to engineer creativeElectrical sizing of motorsField bus networks

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
5+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation

Preferred

Ability to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safe
Experience with Electromechanical systems
Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFD’s, motor starters, various other motion systems
Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays
Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes
Proficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred)
Field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication
Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mind

Company

SpaceX

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