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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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Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Assembly Manufacturing (Starlink) joins a team focused on building high-rate factories for satellite production. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary projects involving machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring. The engineer will manage automation projects from initial ideation through commissioning, while architecting, writing, and debugging structured PLC code for high-volume manufacturing. Key responsibilities include designing electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations, creating user-friendly HMI screens, and ensuring safety compliance for robots and conveyors. Technical requirements include experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text, Ignition systems, MQTT, OPC-UA, and EtherCAT protocols. The role also requires expertise in electrical sizing of motors, VFDs, and circuit protection, alongside proficiency in troubleshooting industrial systems using multimeters and oscilloscopes to solve complex manufacturing challenges within the satellite production domain.