Automation & Controls Engineer (Facilities)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

2d•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 rapid research and development, production, and critical asset management. The automation and controls team designs, builds, and commissions complete control systems from the ground up, and seeks candidates experienced in developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems for production and critical infrastructure. The 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.
Must meet applicable U.S. export authorization requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain 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.
Knowledge of 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 a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment, including 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 initial equipment concept development, balancing product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
Lay out industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
Simulate processes to inform design engineers about the conceptual viability of automation proposals using tools such as ABB RobotStudio, Kuka Sim, and Siemens Process Simulate.
Architect, write, and debug PLC code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for manufacturing applications.
Generate clear, simple screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic work, 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 coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.