Industrial Automation Controls Technician

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas, is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician (Starlink Development) to design, install, and commission automated production assets. You will work with engineering to deliver safe, reliable automation solutions for Starlink production lines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 2+ years in automation across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems. A focus on safety and documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of automation experience in a manufacturing and production environment.
• 2+ years of experience working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and commission electromechanical production systems with engineering collaboration.
• Develop and implement new automation solutions for production lines.
• Read and apply system schematics (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Build industrial control panels to NFPA 79 and UL 508A standards.
• Design and commission PLC and HMI software applications.
• Spec and procure components, sensors, and hardware for control solutions.
• Maintain and support automation lab operations and safety compliance.
• Perform 5S to maintain organized, efficient workspace.
• Innovate and challenge status quo to meet milestones.

Skills

Fault finding

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Siemens TIA

Allen-Bradley RSLogix

EPLAN Electrical/Fluid

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas, is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician (Starlink Development) to design, install, and commission automated production assets. You will work with engineering to deliver safe, reliable automation solutions for Starlink production lines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 2+ years in automation across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems. A focus on safety and documentation is essential.