Senior Automation Engineer: Blades & Vanes Foundry

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Bastrop, Texas seeks a Sr. Automation Engineer to develop and maintain core control systems for investment casting. This role involves integrating complex manufacturing systems, analyzing data to enhance production, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in automation and controls systems design. Proficiency in PLC programming and data analysis using Python and SQL is essential. Competitive salary and opportunities for further development are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design and commissioning of automation systems.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical devices.
• Proficiency in writing structured, maintainable PLC code.

Responsibilities

• Integrate mechatronic systems with manufacturing equipment.
• Design and develop manufacturing data systems for quality inspection.
• Implement data collection solutions using Python/SQL.

Skills

Industrial systems configuration

PLC programming

Python

SQL

Electrical schematics

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

ePLAN

Diagnostic tools

Job description

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Bastrop, Texas seeks a Sr. Automation Engineer to develop and maintain core control systems for investment casting. This role involves integrating complex manufacturing systems, analyzing data to enhance production, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in automation and controls systems design. Proficiency in PLC programming and data analysis using Python and SQL is essential. Competitive salary and opportunities for further development are provided.