Automation & Controls Engineer, PCB Manufacturing

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX, located in Bastrop, Texas, seeks an Automation & Controls Specialist for its PCB manufacturing facility. The candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting complex control issues and ensuring the reliability of production systems. Responsibilities include integrating vendor equipment, maximizing automation uptime, and designing control solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, PLC programming, and be detail-oriented. Join a team at the forefront of electrics manufacturing!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and production environment.
• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to design and commission control systems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate vendor/OEM equipment into centralized SCADA software.
• Maximize the uptime of all automation assets on production lines.
• Develop data analysis tools for error analysis and long-term fixes.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical system troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI programming

Data analysis

Electrical schematic interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

TwinCAT

Siemens TIA

Allen-Bradley RS Logix

Job description

SpaceX, located in Bastrop, Texas, seeks an Automation & Controls Specialist for its PCB manufacturing facility. The candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting complex control issues and ensuring the reliability of production systems. Responsibilities include integrating vendor equipment, maximizing automation uptime, and designing control solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, PLC programming, and be detail-oriented. Join a team at the forefront of electrics manufacturing!