Facilities Automation Engineer: PLCs, HMI & Controls

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10 or more paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for an Automation & Controls Engineer to design and implement advanced manufacturing facilities in Hawthorne, CA. Responsibilities include developing automated solutions, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $135,000, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for long-term incentives.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in design and commissioning of automation systems for industrial applications.
• Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience building electrical control panels.

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial equipment development and balance specifications.
• Lay out new industrial electrical control panels compliant with regulations.
• Simulate processes to inform design engineers.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematic CAD

C#, .NET, Python

Mechanical (HVAC) controls

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

ABB Robotstudio

Kuka Sim

Siemens TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCat 3

Job description

SpaceX is looking for an Automation & Controls Engineer to design and implement advanced manufacturing facilities in Hawthorne, CA. Responsibilities include developing automated solutions, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $135,000, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for long-term incentives.