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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. Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink) joins the Solar Cell team to design, build, and optimize automation systems for delivering critical gases and chemicals in solar cell fabrication. This role involves developing PLC control logic, PID loops, and interlocks for gas farm operations and wastewater treatment processes while ensuring safe handling of hazardous materials. The engineer will select and calibrate field instrumentation like transmitters and sensors, perform FAT/SAT testing, and troubleshoot systems to support 24/7 operations. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA development, HMI, and industrial protocols such as Profinet and EtherCAT. Candidates must navigate complex environments involving vacuum deposition and etching processes while ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations to manage high-pressure systems and hazardous materials within a high-volume manufacturing environment for space applications.