Senior Automation & Controls Engineer
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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JOB TITLE: Automation & Controls Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink) The Automation & Controls Engineer joins the Solar Cell team to scale production of high-efficiency solar cells for Starlink constellations and launch vehicles. You will design, build, and optimize automation systems for manufacturing equipment and material movement mechanisms. Daily responsibilities include architecting and debugging PLC code, designing electrical systems compliant with NEC and UL508A regulations, and creating HMI screens for machine troubleshooting. You will manage projects from initial ideation through commissioning, integrating equipment into master SCADA and MES systems. Required skills include proficiency in PLC programming, industrial software like Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCAT, and field bus networks such as EtherCAT or Profinet. You must ensure safety compliance for robots and conveyors while managing schedules and budgets to solve complex manufacturing problems.
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