Automation & Controls Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

2 months ago
Full-time
Junior
IoT and Embedded Systems
SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002

Description

  • Design, develop, and manage automation projects from factory ideation through machine commissioning, rate validation, and handoff to operations.
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code for high-volume manufacturing applications.
  • Implement safe and reliable control systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment.
  • Create simple HMI screens that make complex machines easy to operate and troubleshoot.
  • Integrate equipment into master SCADA and MES systems.
  • Design electrical systems that comply with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A requirements.
  • Create schedules and budgets and drive the team to meet project milestones.
  • Optimize existing systems while developing novel equipment to improve factory efficiency and reduce risk.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a chemical discipline.
  • 1+ years of experience with high-speed manufacturing, controls and automation, and/or programming; internship and extracurricular experience may count.
  • Experience in a quick, iterative design and manufacturing environment (preferred).
  • Ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions in both design and implementation stages.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make collaborative, cross-functional recommendations.
  • Ability to engineer creative solutions while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements.
  • Experience with hazardous-process systems in aerospace, oil and gas, or chemical industries (preferred).
  • Experience in at least one of the following: electrical/industrial controls or industrial software.
  • Hands-on experience with industrial electrical troubleshooting tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and EMI probes (preferred).
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones.
  • U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State export authorizations under ITAR.

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