Automation and Controls Engineer

2 months ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Automation and Controls Engineer

Join SpaceX as an Automation and Controls Engineer and play a critical role in the development of cutting-edge technologies that will enable humanity to explore the stars.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation and Controls Engineer to design and integrate automated cells, safety logic systems, and motion-controlled systems that increase Starship production, reliability, and unlock new manufacturing technologies.

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.
  • Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations.
  • Create schedules/budgets and motivate the team to achieve them.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, computer science, or other engineering discipline.
  • 1+ years of total experience in one or a combination of the following: professional or internship experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation, involvement with a project team designing and building electro-mechanical/robotic/automated systems or products beyond classroom assignments.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience working in a quick and iterative design and manufacturing role.
  • Ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions at both the design and implementation stages.
  • Experience communicating both written/verbally, planning, and driving directional recommendations cross-functionally.
  • Ability to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safe.
  • Experience with, and willingness to learn, at least one of the specific disciplines listed below:

Mechanical:

  • Machine design with focus on speed, reliability, maintainability, and safety.
  • Motion system sizing and implementation (gantries, robotics, conveyance, motors, actuators, pneumatics/hydraulics, sensor selection/integration, etc.).
  • Fundamental structures hand calculations and ability to design for strength and stiffness.
  • CAD and product lifecycle management programs to generate detailed designs and drawing packages utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (Siemens NX and Teamcenter).
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how to design for manufacturability.
  • Exposure to some variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters, etc.).

Electrical:

  • Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFD's, motor starters, and various other motion systems.
  • Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and EMI probes.
  • Proficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred).
  • Fieldbus networks, serial communication, and ethernet communication.
  • Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mind.
  • Knowledge of NEC, IEC, NFPA, and UL508A codes with the ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards.

Industrial Software:

  • Experience with PLC programming (Siemens SIMATIC structured text programming).
  • Siemens G120, S120, and S210 programming using Starter/TIA portal.
  • Programming and implementing machine safety software through the use of safety PLC's.
  • HMI (WinCC), SCADA (Inductive automation ignition), and IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA) development with focus on user friendly navigation and machine health monitoring.
  • Fieldbus networking protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, and/or Ethernet/IP).
  • Robotics programming (ABB).

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends to support critical milestones.

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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