Automation & Controls Engineer (Starlink Optical Products)

SpaceX; Redmond; Sur place; AUD 158 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SpaceX is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to join the Starlink Optical Payloads team in Redmond, WA. You will automate production lines for optical payloads, design PLCs, implement vision systems, and create UI for complex machines.

The role requires designing, testing, and integrating control systems while ensuring safety compliance and high manufacturing efficiency. Strong problem-solving and fast learning are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM is required.
• 1+ years in automation and control design/commissioning in manufacturing.
• Experience with design and debugging of PLCs and automation systems is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Design, build, qualify and implement projects across machine design, robotics and manufacturing processes.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code.
• Implement vision systems for robotic guidance, quality control and data collection.
• Design systems to track factory performance and improve efficiency with data.
• Create user interfaces for complex machines to ease use and troubleshooting.
• Create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics for control panels.
• Ensure factory safety by ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems.

Connaissances

Problem solving

Fast learning

Communication

Automation hardware

Field bus networking

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Science or STEM

Outils

Beckhoff TwinCAT

ABB Rapid

HMI/SCADA

IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA)

SQL

C#/.NET

Python

Description du poste

Automation & Controls Engineer (Starlink Optical Products)

Redmond, WA

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER (STARLINK OPTICAL PAYLOADS)

Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and the software that brings it all together. As a member of the Starlink Optical Payloads Integration & Test team, you will work with elite engineers on high-impact applications to automate production lines for optical payloads, including inter‑satellite lasers, optical transceivers, and star trackers . You will help create the factory of the future for high-volume optical payload production that will maximize Starlink’s impact around the globe and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, qualify and implement projects spanning machine design, robotics and manufacturing processes from initial ideation to production use
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code
• Implement vision systems for robotic guidance, quality control and data collection
• Design systems to control processes, track factory performance and collaborate across teams to increase manufacturing efficiency in a data driven way
• Design user interfaces that make complex machines easy to use and troubleshoot
• Create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics for control panels
• Keep our factories safe by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or another STEM discipline
• 1+ years of experience in the design and commissioning of automation and control systems in a manufacturing environment (internships and project work are applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions and little supervision
• Excited by a fast-paced environment, strong desire and ability to learn quickly and adapt
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Hands‑on experience with at least one of the specific disciplines below and interest in learning the other areas you are not yet strong in:
• Automation Hardware: PLC’s, COTS Robots, servo motion, machine vision, distributed IO, pneumatic controls, etc.
• Field Bus Networking protocols: EtherCAT, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, etc.
• Machinery and processes: dispenser, pick and place, fastener installation, automated bonding, thermo‑compression, soldering, ultrasonic welding, temperature & position control, injection molders, die casters, etc. and design for manufacturing
• Applied Statistical Process Control and other data tools (descriptive, inferential, regression, correlation) to improve manufacturing processes
• Safely testing and commissioning integrated systems

Software:

• PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text, state machines, applying Object Oriented Programming to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, etc.
• Robotics programming, preferably ABB Rapid
• HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), SQL, C#, .NET, Python

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