Lead Automation & Controls Engineer, Silicon Tech

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a Lead Automation and Controls Engineer for their Silicon Technology (Starlink) team. This role involves leading engineering efforts to enhance automation in silicon packaging lines, ensuring high reliability and safety standards. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and at least 3 years of experience in automation. Ideal skills include leadership, technical direction, and proficiency with SECS-GEM and PLC programming. Join us to help advance broadband technology globally.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in an automation engineering role.
• Experience leading engineers and technicians.
• Experience developing and tracking engineering roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team optimizing factories.
• Set technical excellence standards and improve team performance.
• Collaborate with leadership on high-impact projects.

Skills

Leadership

Technical direction

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety standards

Automation systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline

Tools

SECS-GEM

Electrical panels design

PLC programming

Siemens NX

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a Lead Automation and Controls Engineer for their Silicon Technology (Starlink) team. This role involves leading engineering efforts to enhance automation in silicon packaging lines, ensuring high reliability and safety standards. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and at least 3 years of experience in automation. Ideal skills include leadership, technical direction, and proficiency with SECS-GEM and PLC programming. Join us to help advance broadband technology globally.