At SpaceX, we are pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. We believe that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to this vision by designing and developing cutting-edge automation and controls systems for our Starship production line.
This role will be hands-on in designing and activating hardware and software systems for the machines that make up the Starship production line. You will work closely with a highly talented team of engineers to develop and implement automated solutions that meet the needs of our rapidly evolving business. Your expertise in automation and controls engineering will be critical in helping us achieve our goal of making humanity a multi-planetary species.
Job Duties:
* Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
* Lay out new industrial electrical control panels that are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
* Architect, write, and debug PLC code, emphasizing generating organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications.
* Develop robot systems to aid in the automated manufacturing of various vehicle sub-components.
* Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment.
* Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.
* Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
* Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers.
* Deploy automated processes and equipment into production.
* Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
* 5+ years experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for industrial applications.
Preferred Skills:
* Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
* Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience.
* Experience in a variety of robotic weld applications (Kuka, ABB & Fanuc).
* Robot and PLC simulation experience.
* Experience working with National Instruments software and hardware.
* Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan.
* C#, .NET, python and/or SQL experience.
* PLC programming experience, preferably Siemens TIA Portal & Beckhoff TwinCat 3.
* HMI and SCADA programming experience.
* Field bus networks, serial communication and Ethernet communication.
* Hands-on experience building and commissioning high quality electrical control panels and electro-mechanical systems.
* Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A codes.
* Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, Nut-Runners, etc).
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments.
* Experience solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team.
Benefits:
SpaceX offers a comprehensive compensation package, including 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. 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.