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 ENGINEER (PRODUCTION)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work on concurrent projects in different stages of completion along
with troubleshooting and commissioning of vendor built assemblies
- Support improvement projects for existing production automated
systems, including adding ERP integration where required
- Support the maintenance team in resolving complex breakdowns of
production automated systems
- Manage vendors when required to ensure they deliver the highest
quality, fully maintainable automated systems to SpaceX
- Design, program, build and commission small to large-scale
automation systems for production tooling, machinery and robotic
cells
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience or equivalent
internships in the design and production of automation and controls
systems
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with PLC, HMI & SCADA programming
- Minimum of 2 years of electrical schematic CAD experience (EPlan,
AutoCad, etc.)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with motion control, robotic programming and/or work cell
design
- Hands on experience building & commissioning high quality electrical
control panels & electro-mechanical systems
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A codes
- Experience with P&ID, hydraulic, pneumatic system design
- Experience with Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Siemens programming
- Programing experience in a common language, VB Script, Javascript,
C#, C++ etc.
- Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines,
including mills & lathes, both manual and CNC
- Experience modeling with 3D CAD software (e.g. NX/Unigraphics,
Catia, Solidworks)
- Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on
schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work in fast-paced, demanding iterative design and
manufacturing environments
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be open to working extended hours and weekends as needed
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations,
including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you
must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S.,
protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible
to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department
of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan
for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring
reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should
notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.