Automation & Controls Engineer, Facilities

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $100,000–$115,000 / yr
Posted: 121 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Automation & Controls Engineer, Facilities

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As an Automation & Controls Engineer (Facilities) on the critical infrastructure team, you will design, build, and activate advanced manufacturing facilities and automated solutions for R&D, production, and asset management. You will manage electrical cabinet builds, create pneumatic and fluid schematics, and select electromechanical components like servo motors. Your daily work involves architecting, writing, and debugging PLC code using Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCat 3, while developing HMI screens for complex machinery. The role requires proficiency in C#, .NET, Python, SQL, and EPlan CAD. You will also utilize simulation tools like Robotstudio, Kuka Sim, and Process Simulate to validate designs. This position addresses the technical challenge of creating robust control systems for critical infrastructure, integrating mechatronic systems and industrial sensors into high-tech manufacturing environments while ensuring compliance with NFPA79, NEC, and UL508A codes.

Skills

PLC HMI SCADA Siemens TIA Portal Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 Python C# .NET SQL EPlan ABB Robotstudio Kuka Sim Siemens Process Simulate NFPA 79 NEC UL508A Field bus Ethernet HVAC) controls

What you'll do

Develop automated solutions for R&D, production, and critical asset management.
Design electrical control panels that comply with NFPA79, NEC, and UL508A standards.
Create detailed electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics for industrial systems.
Simulate processes using tools like Robotstudio or Kuka Sim to validate automation designs.
Write, debug, and document structured PLC code for manufacturing applications.
Design HMI screens that provide clear feedback for troubleshooting complex machinery.
Manage the construction of electrical cabinets, field wiring, and fluid plumbing.
Select and size electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
1+ years of professional experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for industrial applications.
Experience with PLC programming, preferably using Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCat 3.
Proficiency in HMI and SCADA programming.
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL508A codes for electrical control panels.
Experience with electrical schematic CAD software such as EPlan.
Proficiency in C#, .NET, Python, or SQL.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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