Automation Technician (Starship)
This position is responsible for installing and commissioning new automation assets, building control panels and updating drawings. Additionally, the Automation Technician will assist with maintenance tasks such as troubleshooting and repairing existing assets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Wire and commission Electrical and Pneumatic automated control systems
* Build control panels per schematics
* Work with external vendors to build and install panels
* Modify and update existing tooling
* Modify and troubleshoot simple PLC software
* Redline electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated tooling
* Own installations and perform early risk mitigation through daily communication with engineering, customers, and other concerned teams
* Promote 5s principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team workspaces
Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent certificate
* Minimum 1 year of experience in a controls technician role or associate degree in automation & controls
Preferred Skills:
* Occupational trade school qualification in an electrical based field preferred
* Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
* Experience in a production environment, particularly as it relates to automation technology
* Demonstrable hands-on skill in fault finding, problem resolution
* Excellent mechanical aptitude
* Strong communication skills both written and oral. Ability to bring multiple departments with different priorities together and support them in achieving common goals
* Experience in building multiple panels, following drawing sets, back to back
* PLC & HMI programming experience
* Electrical schematic drawing experience
* Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Understanding of agile workflow and continuous improvement
* Demonstrated leadership experience, able to lead/supervise a team
Physical Demands:
* Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings
* Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)
* Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing up and down stairs and/or ladders regularly throughout the day
* Ability to lift light weight supplies or materials (up to 25lbs unassisted)
* Available to work overtime and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
* Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, flashing lights, heat, cold, rain, and noise
* Occasional travel to other facilities, up to 25%
Export Requirements:
* Applicant must be a US citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
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