Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Solar Cell Factory

5 days, 3 hours ago
Full-time
Senior
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 initial factory ideation through machine commissioning and handoff to operations.
  • Write, architect, and debug PLC code for high-volume manufacturing systems.
  • Implement safe and reliable controls for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment in compliance with applicable safety standards.
  • Create simple and intuitive HMI screens for operating and troubleshooting complex machinery.
  • 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.
  • Take ownership of existing systems to optimize performance and develop new equipment.
  • Work across mechanical, electrical, software, and process disciplines to safely checkout systems before production implementation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a chemical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in high-speed manufacturing, controls and automation, and/or programming.
  • Experience with quick, iterative design and manufacturing environments (preferred).
  • Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions in both design and implementation stages (preferred).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make collaborative, cross-functional recommendations (preferred).
  • Ability to engineer creative approaches while adhering to ANSI/RIA 15.06 and OSHA safety requirements (preferred).
  • Hazardous process experience in aerospace, oil and gas, or chemical industries involving high-pressure or hazardous fluids or gases (preferred).
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas: electrical/industrial controls or industrial software.
  • Experience sizing motors, valves, pneumatics, cables, circuit protection, VFDs, motor starters, and motion systems (preferred).
  • Experience with PLC programming, preferably Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCAT, and structured text plus ladder logic (preferred).
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones.
  • Must meet ITAR export-control eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorization.

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