Automation & Controls Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)

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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, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)

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The Automation & Controls Engineer role at SpaceX's Starlink project in Bastrop, TX is a mid-level position within the Materials Engineering group. This engineer will design and manage automation projects, oversee equipment installation and commissioning, ensure safety compliance with ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA standards, and collaborate on system requirements with cross-functional teams. Key technologies include ABB robots, Beckhoff TwinCAT PLCs, Ignition HMI, Siemens NX CAD software, and NEC/UL508A code knowledge. The ideal candidate has experience in fast-paced iterative design environments and industrial machinery, capable of working long hours to support high-volume production needs for Starlink's satellite manufacturing.

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ABB TwinCAT Siemens TIA Portal Ignition NEC UL508A Siemens NX PLC HMI SCADA 3D CAD VFDs Motors Cables Motor starters Dashboards Alerting systems

What you'll do

  • Design and develop automation projects for high-volume production.
  • Manage equipment specifications, costs, lead times, installation, and commissioning.
  • Implement safety strategies and ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems.
  • Debug and continuously improve equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Create and maintain documentation for hand-off to operational teams.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years of experience in designing and commissioning controls systems for industrial applications.
  • Experience with robot programming, preferably ABB robots.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming using Beckhoff TwinCAT or Siemens TIA Portal.
  • Knowledge of NEC, UL508A codes and safety standards like ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA.
  • Exposure to 3D CAD software, preferably Siemens NX.
  • Experience automating the aggregation of metrics into dashboards and alerting systems.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced iterative design and test environment.

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