Automation & Controls Specialist (Asset Engineering)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

14d • $30 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. AUTOMATION & CONTROLS SPECIALIST (ASSET ENGINEERING) As an Automation & Controls Specialist, you will be responsible for building and commissioning automated machinery that manufactures and tests product lines including Falcon, Dragon, Starshield, and Starship. You will work hands-on with a team of automation engineers and specialists to bring solutions to life and unlock the full capacity of our Hawthorne factory.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience building and troubleshooting low voltage electrical systems OR an associate’s degree in an electrical, controls, or automation discipline

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience with power and hand tools
• Experience reading electrical and pneumatic drawings
• Experience building, wiring, and testing industrial control panels
• Experience troubleshooting and/or programming PLCs, HMIs, or microcontrollers
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and devices with tools such as multi-meters and oscilloscopes
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
• Experience with industrial 6DOF robotics systems (ABB, Kuka or Fanuc)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills; a team player, yet able to work independently when necessary

Responsibilities

• Own industrial automation projects in collaboration with engineers, specialists, and technicians from multiple teams
• Wire and commission new electro-mechanical automated machinery
• Draft and redline electrical, mechanical, and fluid schematics
• Provide expert build support and design insight to automation engineers throughout machine development
• Configure and test controls hardware (sensors, actuators, drives) during commissioning
• Provide troubleshooting support to resolve issues on new and existing automated machinery

Benefits

• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

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