Automation & Controls Specialist, Tool & Die - 2nd Shift

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is looking for talented Automation & Controls Specialists to help design, build, integrate, commission, and continuously improve automation systems that support their tool and die shop. The tool and die shop makes the molds (dies) that are used to produce high volume components for Starlink User Terminal and other programs. This role is responsible for delivering safe, innovative, and reliable automation assets that drive quality, throughput, and cost targets. It is an ideal next career step if you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, enjoy solving difficult technical problems with high impact, and love building and optimizing systems from the ground up.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and production environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on automation or controls environment in manufacturing
• Must be willing to work the following hours: 2nd shift: Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 2:00am
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed to support critical production milestones
• Must be able to acquire forklift certification
• Standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Able to travel for business trips as needed (up to 25%)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Logix5000, or similar)
• Experience designing, building, and troubleshooting industrial control panels and automation systems
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and UL 508A standards
• Experience reading and creating electrical/pneumatic schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Visio, NX, or SolidWorks

Responsibilities

• Integrate, commission, and troubleshoot electromechanical automation systems, collaborating closely with engineering to deliver production-ready solutions
• Develop and build new automation solutions while improving existing assets to meet evolving production requirements
• Read and use system-level schematics (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic)
• Design, build, and wire industrial control panels to NFPA 79 and UL 508A standards
• Design, implement, and commission PLC and HMI software applications using ladder logic and structured text
• Specify and procure components, sensors, actuators, and hardware required for control system implementation
• Implement corrective actions and robust preventative maintenance processes
• Develop and maintain automation standards that improve consistency, reliability, uptime, and safety
• Maintain production areas by enforcing proper workflow, 5S principles, safety, tidiness, and inventory control

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED