Facilities Controls & Automation Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $100,000–$117,500 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Facilities Controls & Automation Engineer (Starlink)

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As a Facilities Controls & Automation Engineer at Starlink in Redmond, WA, you will join the critical infrastructure team responsible for designing and building advanced manufacturing facilities. Your primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining Building Automation Systems (BAS) using platforms like Honeywell and Delta Controls, optimizing system graphics and alarms, and creating control sequences to enhance HVAC performance and energy efficiency. You will also install IFM IO-Link sensors, provide commissioning support, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure network architecture. Key skills required include experience with BAS/BMS platforms, SCADA systems, industrial communication protocols like BACnet and Modbus, and hands-on knowledge of HVAC systems and utility controls. This role demands expertise in automation and control system design for large-scale manufacturing environments.

Skills

Honeywell Delta Controls BAS/BMS IGNITION SCADA PLC Programming BACnet Modbus LonWorks OPC UA Ethernet/IP IO-Link IFM HVAC chillers boilers pumps AHUs CRAC units VFR systems FAT TAB network architecture firewall configurations

What you'll do

Design, program, and maintain Building Automation Systems (BAS) using platforms like Honeywell.
Develop and modify control sequences for HVAC systems to enhance performance and energy efficiency.
Install and integrate IFM IO-Link sensors to enable real-time monitoring and automated alerting across facility systems.
Provide commissioning support for new infrastructure, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and operational handover.
Troubleshoot utility equipment and control systems, performing root cause analysis to resolve issues.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience in designing and commissioning automation and controls systems for industrial applications.
Strong hands-on experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) platforms like Honeywell and Delta Controls.
Proficiency in developing control sequences of operation for HVAC and facility utility systems to enhance performance and efficiency.
Experience with SCADA systems for monitoring and controlling critical utilities such as power, compressed air, and chilled water.
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, OPC UA, and Ethernet/IP.

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