PCB Automation & Controls Engineer — High-Speed Manufacturing

Starlink

Bastrop (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer for PCB production to design, build, and optimize control systems for high-speed manufacturing equipment. You will develop PLC code, create user-friendly HMI interfaces, and ensure safety standards are met while integrating pieces into SCADA/MES environments.

You should have a strong background in electrical/electronic design, real-time control, and the ability to own and mature existing systems while pursuing novel automation solutions in a

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or chemistry.
  • 1+ years of experience with high-speed manufacturing, controls and automation, and/or programming.
  • Preferred: master's degree and 3+ years experience in similar roles.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and manage automation projects from ideation to hand-off.
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Ensure ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant safety for robots and conveyors.
  • Create intuitive HMI screens for complex machines.
  • Integrate equipment into master SCADA and MES systems.
  • Design electrical systems per NEC/NFPA/UL508A.
  • Develop schedules and budgets and lead the team toward milestones.

Skills

High-speed manufacturing
Controls & automation
Programming
Problem solving
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/chemistry
Master's degree preferred

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal
Beckhoff TwinCAT
EPLAN
HMI/SCADA

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer for PCB production to design, build, and optimize control systems for high-speed manufacturing equipment. You will develop PLC code, create user-friendly HMI interfaces, and ensure safety standards are met while integrating pieces into SCADA/MES environments.

You should have a strong background in electrical/electronic design, real-time control, and the ability to own and mature existing systems while pursuing novel automation solutions in a

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