Automation & Controls Engineer, Gateways-High-Rate Factory

United States Digital Space LLC

Lockhart (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is hiring an Automation and Controls Engineer for Starlink gateways in Bastrop, TX. The role focuses on in-house factory automation, machine design, robotics, and health monitoring to deliver fast, reliable manufacturing capabilities.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will design and implement automated systems, write PLC code, ensure safety compliance, and create intuitive HMI interfaces while managing project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer science.
  • Experience designing and delivering high-volume manufacturing automation.
  • Strong problem-solving with safe, compliant industrial systems.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and manage automation projects - includes ideation, commissioning, and hand-off to operations.
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code with maintainable structure.
  • Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant safety for robots, gantries, conveyors, and equipment.
  • Create simple, effective HMI screens for complex machines.
  • Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, UL508A.
  • Maintain schedules and budgets and motivate the team.

Skills

Automation design
PLC programming
HMI/SCADA
Robotics integration
Industrial safety compliance
Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer science

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT
EPLAN
HMI/SCADA software
Ignition/IoT platforms
EtherCAT
Profinet

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is hiring an Automation and Controls Engineer for Starlink gateways in Bastrop, TX. The role focuses on in-house factory automation, machine design, robotics, and health monitoring to deliver fast, reliable manufacturing capabilities.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will design and implement automated systems, write PLC code, ensure safety compliance, and create intuitive HMI interfaces while managing project schedules and budgets.

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