Senior Automation & Controls Engineer, Facilities

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $130,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted: 136 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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 · Senior Automation & Controls Engineer, Facilities

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As a member of the critical infrastructure team, the Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Facilities) will design, build, and activate advanced manufacturing facilities and automated solutions for research, production, and asset management. The role involves conceptual development, creating electrical and pneumatic schematics, simulating processes using tools like ABB Robotstudio or Siemens Process Simulate, and writing structured PLC code. Responsibilities include managing cabinet builds, wiring, and plumbing while selecting electromechanical components like servo motors. Candidates should possess expertise in HMI/SCADA programming, field bus networks, and industrial sensors such as vision systems and temperature controllers. Technical skills include C#, .NET, Python, SQL, and experience with Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCat 3. The work focuses on solving complex problems within manufacturing environments by developing robust control systems for critical infrastructure and production machinery.

Skills

PLC Siemens TIA Portal Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 HMI SCADA Python C# .NET SQL EPlan ABB Robotstudio Kuka Sim Siemens Process Simulate Ethernet Field bus NFPA 79 NEC UL508A HVAC

What you'll do

Design and develop automated solutions for R&D, production, and critical asset management.
Create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics while ensuring compliance with NFPA79, NEC, and UL508A codes.
Simulate processes using tools like Robotstudio or Kuka Sim to validate automation proposals.
Architect, write, and debug structured, maintainable PLC code for manufacturing applications.
Design HMI screens that provide clear feedback for troubleshooting complex machinery.
Manage the construction of electrical cabinets, field wiring, and fluid plumbing systems.
Select and size electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers.
Deploy automated processes and equipment into production while managing project schedules and budgets.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
5+ years of professional experience in designing and commissioning automation and controls systems for industrial applications.
Experience with PLC programming, preferably using Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCat 3.
Proficiency in HMI and SCADA programming.
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL508A codes for electrical control panels.
Experience with electrical schematic CAD tools like EPlan.
Programming experience in C#, .NET, Python, or SQL.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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