Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship)

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 (Starship)

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As an Automation & Controls Engineer at SpaceX's Starship team, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing automated solutions for the production of the Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket. Your daily tasks will include designing and commissioning hardware and software systems for manufacturing machinery, creating user-friendly HMI screens for complex equipment, and supporting transport and storage solutions for Starship vehicles. You should have experience with robotic weld applications from Kuka, ABB, and Fanuc, as well as proficiency in National Instruments software, Siemens TIA Portal, and Beckhoff TwinCat 3 PLC programming. This role involves working closely with a talented team to solve complex engineering challenges at an unprecedented scale within the aerospace industry.

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Kuka ABB Fanuc National Instruments Siemens TIA Portal Beckhoff TwinCat 3 PLC programming Robotics Industrial Automation HMI design Vision systems Dispense systems Temperature controllers Laser distance sensors Nut-Runners

What you'll do

  • Design and develop robot systems for automated manufacturing of Starship vehicle sub-components.
  • Create user-friendly HMI screens for complex machinery used in the production line.
  • Program PLCs using Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCat 3 for industrial applications.
  • Simulate robotic weld applications with Kuka, ABB, and Fanuc robots.
  • Implement automated transport and storage solutions for Starship vehicles.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years experience in automation and controls systems for industrial applications.
  • Experience with robotic weld applications (Kuka, ABB & Fanuc).
  • Robot and PLC simulation expertise.
  • Proficiency in National Instruments software and hardware.
  • PLC programming skills using Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCat 3.

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