Automation & Controls Specialist (Starship) - Level 4/5

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TL;DR · Automation & Controls Specialist (Starship) - Level 4/5

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Join the Starship production fluids team as an Automation & Controls Specialist at Level 4/5, where you will design and deploy critical manufacturing infrastructure for high-rate production in a rigorous aerospace environment. Your daily tasks include developing automation projects from initial trades to commissioning, designing PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications, and creating detailed instructions for complex systems. You’ll need hands-on experience with automation and controls, proficiency in PLC programming, and expertise in tools like EPLAN and Schematics. This role demands a deep understanding of industrial fluid systems and the ability to work in challenging conditions, contributing to the ambitious goal of establishing a self-sustaining city on Mars.

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PLC HMI SCADA EPLAN JIRA Python Excel Office Word 6-axis robots Cartesian robots NFPA79 NEC UL508A

What you'll do

  • Design and develop ground-up automation and controls projects from initial trades to hand-off.
  • Commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications in a high-reliability production environment.
  • Lay out new industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards.
  • Audit manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and safety improvements for automation implementation.
  • Create and update detailed instructions from design reviews and requirement documentation.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with automation and controls systems.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience in high-volume production environments.
  • 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and programming robots (6-axis and Cartesian).
  • Proficient in PLC programming, HMI, and SCADA applications.
  • Experience designing NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant electrical control panels.
  • Ability to create and update detailed technical instructions and documentation.

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