HVAC Controls Engineer

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

2d•$100,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of SpaceX’s critical infrastructure team, the HVAC Controls Engineer will design, build, and activate technically advanced manufacturing facilities. The role develops, builds, and commissions automated solutions and complete control systems to support research and development, production, and critical asset management. 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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of building automation systems for critical infrastructure.
Mechanical (HVAC) controls and wiring experience, including Delta controls.
Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience.
Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan.
Experience with C#, .NET, Python, and/or SQL.
PLC programming experience, preferably Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCAT 3.
HMI and SCADA programming experience.
Experience with 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, either individually or as part of an integrated team.

Responsibilities

Participate in initial equipment conceptual 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.
Architect, write, and debug organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable PLC code for manufacturing applications.
Generate simple, clear screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic systems, and fluid plumbing.
Select and size electrical and electromechanical components, such as 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.
Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation accrual.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.