PCB Manufacturing: Automation & Controls Engineer

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Automation & Controls Specialist for PCB manufacturing in Bastrop, TX. You will troubleshoot complex controls issues, design new control components, and integrate vendor equipment with centralized SCADA systems to improve line reliability.

The role requires hands-on electrical and controls software skills, experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA, and the ability to read electrical schematics and support advanced manufacturing lines. Shift options and safety compliance are included.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Integrate vendor/OEM equipment into centralized SCADA software for advanced line control.
• Maximize the uptime of all automation assets on our advanced manufacturing lines.
• Develop data analysis tools to root-cause the largest downtime sources and propose long-term fixes.
• Spec and procure required components, sensors, and hardware needed for implementing controls solutions.
• Wire, commission, and validate electromechanical and pneumatic control systems.
• Design and commission basic PLC and HMI software applications, and additions to existing systems.
• Interpret and develop logic for Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA, and Allen-Bradley RS Logix.
• Read, understand, and utilize system-level schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic).
• Support production devices (HMIs, VM’s, Thin Clients, IoT devices).

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical & controls

Data-driven decisions

Team player

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/math/science

Associate or bachelor’s in engineering/math/science

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Siemens TIA

Allen-Bradley RSLogix

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Automation & Controls Specialist for PCB manufacturing in Bastrop, TX. You will troubleshoot complex controls issues, design new control components, and integrate vendor equipment with centralized SCADA systems to improve line reliability.

The role requires hands-on electrical and controls software skills, experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA, and the ability to read electrical schematics and support advanced manufacturing lines. Shift options and safety compliance are included.