Automation & Controls Engineer (Starlink Optical Products)

The role

You will automate production lines for optical payloads including inter-satellite lasers, optical transceivers, and star trackers. You will design, build, and implement projects spanning machine design, robotics, and manufacturing processes.

What you will do

• Design, build, qualify and implement projects spanning machine design, robotics and manufacturing processes
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code
• Implement vision systems for robotic guidance, quality control and data collection
• Design systems to control processes and track factory performance
• Design user interfaces for complex machines
• Create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics for control panels
• Keep factories safe by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or another STEM discipline
• 1+ years of experience in the design and commissioning of automation and control systems in a manufacturing environment (internships and project work are applicable)
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Nice to have

• Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions and little supervision
• Excited by a fast-paced environment, strong desire and ability to learn quickly and adapt
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Hands-on experience with Automation Hardware: PLC’s, COTS Robots, servo motion, machine vision, distributed IO, pneumatic controls, etc.
• Field Bus Networking protocols: EtherCAT, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, etc.
• Machinery and processes: dispenser, pick and place, fastener installation, automated bonding, thermo-compression, soldering, ultrasonic welding, temperature & position control, injection molders, die
• Applied Statistical Process Control and other data tools
• Safely testing and commissioning integrated systems
• PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text, state machines, applying Object Oriented Programming to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, etc.
• Robotics programming, preferably ABB Rapid

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
• Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday

Before you apply

• 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, o

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide.