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SpaceX's Starlink team develops and manufactures consumer broadband hardware at scale. The Automation & Controls Engineer will design, commission, and hand off high-rate factory automation systems, spanning machine design, PLC/software, motion systems, robotics, electrical controls, and factory safety to support mass production of consumer Starlink terminals.

Skills

  • PLC programming (preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT / structured text)
  • Safety PLCs and machine safety logic (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA)
  • HMI / SCADA / IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA) and machine health monitoring
  • Fieldbus protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP) and serial/Ethernet comms
  • Robotics integration and programming (preferably ABB)
  • Electrical schematic and panel design (EPLAN preferred), NEC/NFPA/UL508A knowledge
  • Motion systems design and motor / VFD sizing
  • Hands-on electrical troubleshooting with multimeter/oscilloscope experience
  • Machine design for manufacturability and CAD/PLM experience (Siemens NX, Teamcenter preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and manage full automation projects from ideation through commissioning and operational hand-off
  • Architect, write, and debug organized, maintainable PLC code for high-volume manufacturing
  • Implement ANSI/RIA/OSHA-compliant robot and machinery safety systems
  • Create clear, user-friendly HMI screens and machine health monitoring interfaces
  • Design electrical control systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A
  • Size and specify motion systems, motors, drives, and associated electrical protection
  • Troubleshoot and commission electro-mechanical systems on the production floor
  • Maintain project schedules and budgets and lead cross-functional teams to meet milestones

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer science
  • Relevant coursework or experience in controls, mechatronics, electrical systems, or mechanical design

Benefits

  • Base salary plus eligibility for long-term incentives (stock, options, long-term cash awards)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and potential discretionary bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy and employee discounts
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