Supplier Development Engineer, Automation & Controls (Starlink)

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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 · Supplier Development Engineer, Automation & Controls (Starlink)

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The Supplier Development Engineer role at Starlink in Bastrop, TX is a senior position within the Automation & Controls team, focusing on developing and optimizing automated manufacturing equipment and control systems for high-volume production. This engineer will own end-to-end equipment development from concept to qualification, engaging suppliers early to ensure robust automation cells, custom fixturing, conveyor logic, and robotic integration. Key responsibilities include PLC programming, line optimization, DOE validation, and reactive quality engineering support using methodologies like 8D and 5-Why. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical and controls engineering with experience in automated assembly lines, proficiency in industrial networking protocols, and expertise in OEE tracking and throughput improvement.

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PLC HMI SCADA EtherCAT Ethernet/IP Profinet Minitab DOE OEE IPC-A-610 AS9100 8D 5-Why ANSI/RIA ISO 13849 Robotics Vision Guidance Servo Motion Control Torque Tooling Design of Experiments Statistical Process Control

What you'll do

  • Own end-to-end development and qualification of automation equipment at contract manufacturers.
  • Design and qualify custom automation fixtures, workholding solutions, and poka-yoke mechanisms for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Develop and optimize conveyor systems to maximize throughput and minimize WIP.
  • Program and debug PLC logic, HMIs, and SCADA systems for automated cells.
  • Lead line optimization initiatives focused on takt time reduction and OEE improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering
  • 1+ years of experience in automation equipment development and manufacturing line deployment
  • Strong technical background in automation systems, fixturing design, conveyor logic, and line optimization
  • Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff), HMI development, and industrial networking protocols
  • Expertise in DOE, SPC, OEE tracking, and throughput improvement methodologies

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