Senior I&C Engineer – Solar Cell Factory Innovation

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace company located in Texas seeks a Sr. Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for their Solar Cell Factory. This role encompasses designing, building, and optimizing automation systems used in the manufacturing of solar cells for space applications. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in PLC programming and automation systems. The position demands expertise in safe handling of hazardous materials and compliance with industry regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with controls and automation in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with hazardous processes in the aerospace, oil and gas, or chemical industries.
• Proficient in electrical circuit design and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automation systems for gas farm operations.
• Program PLC control logic for centralized control.
• Select and calibrate field instrumentation in hazardous environments.

Skills

Automation systems design

PLC programming

HMI development

Troubleshooting industrial electrical systems

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or chemical discipline

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

SCADA systems

EPLAN

Job description

An aerospace company located in Texas seeks a Sr. Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for their Solar Cell Factory. This role encompasses designing, building, and optimizing automation systems used in the manufacturing of solar cells for space applications. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in PLC programming and automation systems. The position demands expertise in safe handling of hazardous materials and compliance with industry regulations.