Automation & Controls Engineer — Starlink Production

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech aerospace company located in Bastrop, TX, is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to design and manage automation projects for their innovative Starlink production environment. The role involves developing PLC code, ensuring safety compliance for manufacturing systems, and leading multi-disciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least one year of relevant experience, along with skills in industrial automation and robot systems.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design.
• Experience with electro-mechanical/robotic/automated systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage automation projects for factory systems.
• Write and debug PLC code for high-volume manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations for manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Industrial automation design

PLC programming

Electromechanical systems

Electrical schematics

Robotics programming

Education

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

Tools

Multimeters

EPLAN

Safety PLCs

Job description

A high-tech aerospace company located in Bastrop, TX, is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to design and manage automation projects for their innovative Starlink production environment. The role involves developing PLC code, ensuring safety compliance for manufacturing systems, and leading multi-disciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least one year of relevant experience, along with skills in industrial automation and robot systems.