Senior Automation Engineer - Solar Cell Manufacturing

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer for the Solar Cell Factory to design, implement, and optimize automation systems for high-volume solar cell production.

The role focuses on safe electrical design, robust control software, and end-to-end ownership of existing systems plus new equipment development. The candidate will develop PLC code, HMI interfaces, and integrate equipment into SCADA/MES while ensuring compliance with ANSI/RIA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and UL508A

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or chemical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with high-speed manufacturing, controls and automation, and/or programming.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects - including initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
• Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment
• Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot
• Integrate individual equipment pieces into master SCADA and MES systems
• Designelectrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations
• Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer for the Solar Cell Factory to design, implement, and optimize automation systems for high-volume solar cell production.

The role focuses on safe electrical design, robust control software, and end-to-end ownership of existing systems plus new equipment development. The candidate will develop PLC code, HMI interfaces, and integrate equipment into SCADA/MES while ensuring compliance with ANSI/RIA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and UL508A