Automation & Controls Technician

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

75d • $24 - $43

About The Position

The Automation & Controls Technician will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of new automation assets, panel builds, and drawing updates, as well as assisting maintenance with troubleshooting and repairs of existing assets.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate
• 1+ years of experience with industrial controls or a certificate from an accredited trade skills program in automation & controls, electrical, or engineering technology field

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in an engineering or technical field
• Occupational trade school qualification in an electrical based field
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
• Experience in a production environment, particularly as it relates to automation technology
• Demonstrable hands-on skill in fault finding, problem resolution
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Experience in building multiple panels, following drawing sets, back to back
• PLC & HMI programming experience
• Electrical schematic drawing experience
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Understanding of agile workflow and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated leadership experience, able to lead/supervise a team

Responsibilities

• Wire and commission Electrical and Pneumatic automated control systems
• Build control panels per schematics
• Work with external vendors to build and install panels
• Modify and update existing tooling
• Modify and troubleshoot simple PLC software
• Redline electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated tooling
• Own installations and perform early risk mitigation through daily communication with engineering, customers, and other concerned teams
• Promote 5s principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team workspaces

Benefits

• Pay range: Technician /Level 1: $24.00 - $31.00/hour
• Technician /Level 2: $28.00 - $37.00/hour
• Technician /Level 3: $33.00 - $43.00/hour
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, 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 & 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees