Automation & Controls Engineer (Facilities)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

16h•$100,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of SpaceX’s critical infrastructure team, the Automation & Controls Engineer designs, builds, and activates advanced manufacturing facilities. The role develops automated solutions for research and development, production, and critical asset management. The automation and controls team designs, builds, and commissions complete control systems from the ground up. This position is based in Hawthorne, California.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
At least 1 year of professional experience designing and commissioning automation and controls systems for industrial applications.
Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
Willingness to travel to other locations.
For ITAR compliance, must meet the specified U.S. citizenship, nationality, permanent-resident, refugee, or asylee criteria, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of building automation systems for critical infrastructure.
Experience with mechanical (HVAC) controls and wiring, and Delta controls.
Experience with process integration and electromechanical or mechatronic systems.
Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan.
Experience with C#, .NET, Python, and/or SQL.
PLC programming experience, preferably with Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCAT 3.
HMI and SCADA programming experience.
Experience with fieldbus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication.
Hands-on experience building and commissioning high-quality electrical control panels and electromechanical systems.
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A codes.
Exposure to production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment such as vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, and nut-runners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in fast-paced, iterative design and manufacturing environments.
Experience solving complex problems with little to no supervision, on schedule, individually or as part of an integrated team.

Responsibilities

Participate in conceptual development of equipment, balancing product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time constraints.
Design industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
Simulate processes to evaluate the conceptual viability of automation proposals.
Architect, write, and debug PLC code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for manufacturing applications.
Create simple, effective screens for complex machinery that provide sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
Select and size electrical and electromechanical components, including servo motors and controllers.
Deploy automated processes and equipment into production.
Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of 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.
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.