Automation & Controls Specialist, Assembly Manufacturing (Starlink)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS SPECIALIST, ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURING (STARLINK)

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. The Automation & Controls Specialist will be responsible for building, installing, and commissioning new automation assets, panel builds, and electromechanical controls systems. Additionally, the Automation & Controls Specialist will be responsible for assisting equipment maintenance with troubleshooting complex controls issues within existing SpaceX critical assets, with the focus on adding long term repairs that increase the overall reliability of production systems, rather than implementing quick fix solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Create, redline, modify, and correct electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated equipment using EPLAN Electrical/Fluid and Visio software suites

• Wire, commission, and validate electromechanical and pneumatic control systems

• Build control panels to NFPA 79 & UL 508A standards

• Design and commission basic PLC and HMI software applications

• Interpret and develop logic for Beckoff Twincat, Siemens TIA, and Allen-Bradley RSLogix

• Troubleshoot and modify PLC and HMI software

• Spec and procure required components, sensors, and hardware needed for implementing controls solutions

• Develop new and improve design on existing production assets

• Establish effective project management skills to drive efficient project completion

• Promote 5S principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team work spaces

• Read, understand, and utilize system-level schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)

• Support production devices (HMIs, VM’s, Thin Clients, IoT devices)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and production environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline

• 2+ years of experience with working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline

• Demonstrated hands-on skill in fault finding, mechanical system troubleshooting, and solid problem resolution skills

• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills; a team player, yet able to work independently when necessary

• Exceptional probl