Automation & Controls Engineer (Facilities)

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Salary
$100,000–$115,000 / yr
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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 a senior automation & controls engineer on the critical infrastructure team, you will design and build advanced manufacturing facilities by developing automated solutions for rapid R&D, production, and asset management. Your daily tasks include creating compliant electrical control panels, simulating processes with tools like ABB Robotstudio and Siemens Process Simulate, writing and debugging PLC code in Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCat 3, and managing cabinet builds and field wiring. You will need experience with HVAC controls, Delta controls, and a variety of production machinery and sensors. This role requires proficiency in industrial automation systems for critical infrastructure and the ability to travel to other locations.

Skills

PLC Siemens TIA Portal Beckhoff TwinCat 3 ABB Robotstudio Kuka Sim Siemens Process Simulate Delta controls Python PostgreSQL Mechanical (HVAC) controls Electrical control panels NFPA79 NEC UL508A Industrial sensors Vision systems Dispense systems Temperature controllers Laser distance sensors Nut-Runners

What you'll do

  • Lay out industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards.
  • Simulate processes using tools like ABB Robotstudio and Siemens Process Simulate to validate automation proposals.
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code for manufacturing applications, emphasizing maintainability and reusability.
  • Generate user-friendly HMI screens for complex machinery with sufficient troubleshooting feedback.
  • Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic, and fluid plumbing installations.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years of professional experience in automation and controls systems for industrial applications
  • Knowledge in building automation systems for critical infrastructure
  • Experience with PLC programming, preferably Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCat 3
  • Mechanical (HVAC) controls and wiring expertise, including Delta controls
  • Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery and equipment
  • Ability to design NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant electrical control panels

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