Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Facilities)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $130,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 · Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Facilities)

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As a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer at the critical infrastructure team in Hawthorne, CA, you will design and build advanced manufacturing facilities by developing automated solutions for rapid R&D, production, and asset management. Your daily tasks include creating compliant electrical control panels, simulating processes with tools like ABB Robotstudio and Siemens Process Simulate, writing PLC code using Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCat 3, generating user interfaces for machinery, and managing cabinet builds and field wiring. You will work on a wide range of production machinery and sensors, requiring expertise in HVAC controls, Delta controls, and various industrial equipment. This role demands extensive experience with automation systems for critical infrastructure and the ability to travel as needed.

Skills

PLC Siemens TIA Portal Beckhoff TwinCat 3 ABB Robotstudio Kuka Sim Siemens Process Simulate Delta controls HMI design Industrial electrical control panels NFPA79 compliance NEC compliance UL508A compliance Mechanical controls (HVAC) Pneumatic systems Fluid plumbing Vision systems Dispense systems Temperature controllers Laser distance sensors Nut-Runners

What you'll do

Lay out industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards.
Simulate processes using tools like ABB Robotstudio and Siemens Process Simulate to validate automation proposals.
Write, debug, and maintain PLC code for manufacturing applications using Siemens TIA Portal or similar software.
Design user interfaces for complex machinery that are simple yet provide sufficient troubleshooting information.
Manage the construction of electrical cabinets, field wiring, pneumatic systems, and fluid plumbing.

What we're looking for

5+ years of professional experience in automation and controls systems for industrial applications
Expertise in PLC programming, preferably with Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCat 3
Knowledge in building automation systems for critical infrastructure
Experience with HVAC controls and Delta controls
Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery and equipment including sensors and vision systems

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