Senior Automation & Controls Engineer, PCB
SpaceX
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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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The Automation & Controls Engineer, PCB (Starlink/Starmind) joins the PCB team to revolutionize power generation for space applications through advanced printed circuit board manufacturing. This role involves designing, building, and optimizing controls and automation systems for PCB manufacturing equipment and material movement mechanisms. You will manage automation projects from initial factory ideation to commissioning, architecting and debugging PLC code for high-volume manufacturing. Key responsibilities include designing electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations, creating HMI screens, and integrating equipment into SCADA and MES systems. Required skills include experience with high-speed manufacturing, controls, and programming. Preferred technical expertise includes Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, EtherCAT, Profinet, and robotics programming. You will solve complex problems to maximize efficiency in a cutting-edge PCB factory.
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