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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TL;DR · Automation & Controls Engineer, PCB

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.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and manage automation projects from initial factory ideation through machine commissioning and operational hand-off.
  • Architect, write, and debug structured, maintainable PLC code for high-volume manufacturing applications.
  • Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant safety systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment.
  • Create aesthetically simple HMI screens to facilitate the operation and troubleshooting of complex machines.
  • Integrate individual equipment pieces into master SCADA and MES systems.
  • Design electrical systems that comply with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations.
  • Create project schedules and budgets while managing team progress to meet milestones.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or chemical discipline.
  • 1+ years of experience with high-speed manufacturing, controls and automation, and/or programming.
  • Master's degree in engineering, physics, or chemical discipline (preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience with high-speed manufacturing, controls and automation, and/or programming (preferred).
  • Experience with electrical sizing, fail-safe circuit design, and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems (preferred).
  • Proficiency in PLC programming, preferably Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCAT (preferred).
  • Experience with HMI, SCADA, IoT, and robotics programming (preferred).
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required export authorizations.

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