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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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As a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer at Starlink Production in Bastrop, TX, you will lead multi-disciplinary projects involving machine design, robotics, and factory health monitoring to create high-rate factories that deliver internet to underserved communities. Your responsibilities include designing automation systems, ensuring compliance with ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA standards for robots and manufacturing equipment, and managing project schedules and budgets. You will work extensively with electromechanical systems, PLC programming (preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT), field bus networks, and safety software implementations to maintain a safe and reliable factory environment. This role requires expertise in industrial automation design, electrical system sizing, and motion control technologies, contributing to the innovative scale of Starlink’s global impact.