Automation & Controls Engineer
SpaceX
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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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The Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink) joins the Materials Engineering group to support high-volume production and rapid product iteration for a low latency, broadband internet system. This role involves designing, developing, and managing automation projects while owning the safety strategy for ANSI/RIA15.06 and OSHA compliant systems. Key responsibilities include architecting and debugging PLC code, designing electrical systems compliant with NEC and UL508A regulations, and managing electrical cabinet builds, pneumatics, and fluid plumbing. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create system requirements and maintain equipment documentation. Required technical skills include PLC programming, HMI and SCADA programming, and 3D CAD. Preferred experience includes robot programming, C#, .NET, Python, SQL, and field bus networks to solve complex manufacturing and mechatronic integration problems.
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