Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship)

1 month, 3 weeks 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

  • Participate in equipment concept development and balance specifications, process needs, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time constraints.
  • Design electrical control panels and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics that comply with relevant industrial codes and standards.
  • Write, architect, and debug PLC code for manufacturing systems using organized, maintainable, and reusable programming practices.
  • Develop robot systems that support automated manufacturing of Starship vehicle sub-components.
  • Implement control-reliable safety systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment.
  • Design HMI screens that are simple to use while providing useful troubleshooting feedback.
  • Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
  • Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers.
  • Deploy automated processes and equipment into production.
  • Set, implement, and maintain project schedules and budgets to ensure timely completion.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • 1+ years of experience designing and commissioning automation and controls systems for industrial applications.
  • Experience with process integration and electromechanical or mechatronic systems.
  • Experience with robotic weld applications such as Kuka, ABB, or Fanuc (preferred).
  • Robot and PLC simulation experience (preferred).
  • Experience with National Instruments software and hardware (preferred).
  • Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan (preferred).
  • Experience with C#, .NET, Python, and/or SQL (preferred).
  • PLC programming experience, preferably Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCat 3.
  • HMI and SCADA programming experience (preferred).
  • Experience with field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication.
  • Hands-on experience building and commissioning high-quality electrical control panels and electro-mechanical systems.
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL508A codes.
  • Exposure to production machinery and industrial sensors such as vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, and Nut-Runners.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to solve complex problems with little to no supervision, independently or on an integrated team.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
  • Ability to meet physical job requirements, including standing, sitting, pushing/pulling, reaching, walking, lifting/carrying, climbing, kneeling/crouching, twisting, and working in temperatures over 80 degrees.
  • Ability to safely work at heights up to 500 feet, in confined spaces, and while using an air purifying respirator.
  • Ability to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical, including a medical history review, if required.
  • Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorization.

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