Automation & Controls Specialist (Asset Engineering)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

14d • $30 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

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

• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED