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SpaceX · 2 days ago

Automation & Controls Engineer (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$100K/yr - $135K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX was founded with the goal of enabling human life on Mars through innovative technology. The Automation & Controls Engineer will be part of the Starlink Tooling and Automation team, focusing on designing and implementing automation systems to enhance satellite production efficiency.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, build, qualify and implement projects spanning machine design, robotics and manufacturing processes from initial ideation to production use

Architect, write, and debug PLC code

Implement vision systems for robotic guidance, quality control and data collection

Design systems to control processes, track factory performance and collaborate across teams to increase manufacturing efficiency in a data driven way

Design user interfaces that make complex machines easy to use and troubleshoot

Create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics for control panels

Keep our factories safe by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems

Qualification

PLC programmingIndustrial AutomationRobotics programmingElectrical designField Bus NetworkingMachine visionStatistical Process ControlCommunicationProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science or other STEM field

1+ year of hands on experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls system in a manufacturing environment (internships and project work are applicable)

Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Preferred

Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions and little supervision

Excited by a fast-paced environment, strong desire and ability to learn quickly and adapt

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Hands on experience with at least one of the specific disciplines below and interest in learning the other areas you are not yet strong in:

Industrial Automation

Automation Hardware: PLC's, COTS Robots, servo motion, machine vision, distributed IO, pneumatic controls, etc

Field Bus Networking protocols: EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, etc

Machinery and processes: dispenser, pick and place, fastener installation, automated bonding, thermo-compression, soldering, ultrasonic welding, temperature & position control, injection molders, die casters, etc. and design for manufacturing

Applied Statistical Process Control and other data tools (descriptive, inferential, regression, correlation) to improve manufacturing processes

Safely testing and commissioning integrated systems

PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text, state machines, applying Object Oriented Programming to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, etc

Robotics programming, preferably ABB Rapid

HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), SQL, C#, .NET, Python

Industrial machine vision, Cognex Vision Pro preferred, Halcon & OpenCV acceptable

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)

Analog signal integrity and EMI reduction

Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mind

Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards