Automation & Controls Specialist, Assembly Manufacturing (Starlink)

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking an Automation & Controls Specialist to build, install, and commission new automation assets and electromechanical controls systems on Starlink production lines. You will troubleshoot complex controls issues, support maintenance, and focus on long-term reliability while adhering to NFPA 70/70E, UL 508A, and safety standards.

This role requires hands-on electrical, mechanical, and software skills and offers shift options and growth within SpaceX's manufacturing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing and production environments.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems.
• Willing to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify electrical and pneumatic schematics with EPLAN and Visio.
• Wire, commission, and validate electromechanical and pneumatic control systems.
• Build control panels to NFPA 79 and UL 508A standards.
• Design and commission PLC and HMI software applications.
• Interpret and develop logic for Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA, and Allen-Bradley RSLogix.
• Troubleshoot PLC and HMI software.
• Procure components and hardware for controls solutions.
• Develop and improve designs on production assets.

Skills

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical schematics

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical safety codes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering/math/science

Tools

EPLAN Electrical/Fluid

Visio

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley RSLogix

Job description

Automation & Controls Specialist, Assembly Manufacturing (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. The Automation & Controls Specialist will be responsible for building, installing, and commissioning new automation assets, panel builds, and electromechanical controls systems. Additionally, the Automation & Controls Specialist will be responsible for assisting equipment maintenance with troubleshooting complex controls issues within existing SpaceX critical assets, with the focus on adding long term repairs that increase the overall reliability of production systems, rather than implementing quick fix solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, redline, modify, and correct electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated equipment using EPLAN Electrical/Fluid and Visio software suites
• Wire, commission, and validate electromechanical and pneumatic control systems
• Build control panels to NFPA 79 & UL 508A standards
• Design and commission basic PLC and HMI software applications
• Interpret and develop logic for Beckoff Twincat, Siemens TIA, and Allen-Bradley RSLogix
• Troubleshoot and modify PLC and HMI software
• Spec and procure required components, sensors, and hardware needed for implementing controls solutions
• Develop new and improve design on existing production assets
• Establish effective project management skills to drive efficient project completion
• Promote 5S principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team work spaces
• Read, understand, and utilize system-level schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)
• Support production devices (HMIs, VM’s, Thin Clients, IoT devices)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and production environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• 2+ years of experience with working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• Demonstrated hands-ON skill in fault finding, mechanical system troubleshooting, and solid problem resolution skills
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills; a team player, yet able to work independently when necessary
• Exceptional problem solving and communication skills, creative, and has strong organizational skills as well as documentation
• Strong, working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
• PLC & HMI programming experience or familiarization using Ladder Logic and Structured Text Language
• Experience with electrical control panel design, building, and wiring
• Electrical schematic drawing/updates
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings
• Analytical skills - Skilled at gathering and analyzing information to understand complex situations and solve problems
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available one or more of the following shifts:
  • A shift, 5am-5pm Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday
  • B shift, 5am-5pm Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday
  • C shift, 5pm-5am Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday
  • D shift, 5pm-5am Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be able to gain forklift certification
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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