Senior Automation & Controls Engineer (Starship Components)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in California seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer to design and implement advanced automated systems for manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and over 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing automated solutions, writing PLC code, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including stock options and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in automation and controls systems.
• Hands-on experience in designing and activating hardware and software systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in equipment conceptual development.
• Design industrial electrical control panels that are compliant.
• Write and debug PLC code for manufacturing applications.
• Develop automated manufacturing systems for vehicle sub-components.

Skills

Automation and controls systems design

PLC programming

Robotic systems experience

Electrical schematic CAD

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer science

Tools

National Instruments software

Siemens TIA Portal

EPlan

Beckhoff TwinCat 3

CAD software

Job description

A leading aerospace manufacturer in California seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer to design and implement advanced automated systems for manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and over 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing automated solutions, writing PLC code, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including stock options and health coverage.