HVAC Controls Engineer

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an HVAC Controls Engineer to join its critical infrastructure team and design, build, and activate advanced manufacturing facilities. The role develops and builds automated solutions for rapid research and development, production, and critical asset management. The automation and controls team designs, builds, and commissions complete control systems from the ground up. This 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.
Experience with mechanical (HVAC) controls and wiring, including Delta controls.
Experience with process integration and electromechanical or mechatronic systems.
Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan.
Experience with C#, .NET, Python, and/or SQL.
PLC programming experience, preferably with 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 varied production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment, such as 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, individually or as part of an integrated team.

Responsibilities

Participate in conceptual development of equipment, 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 evaluate the conceptual viability of automation proposals using tools such as ABB RobotStudio, Kuka Sim, and Siemens Process Simulate.
Architect, write, and debug structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable PLC code for manufacturing applications.
Generate clear screens for complex machinery that provide sufficient troubleshooting feedback.
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
Select and size electrical and electromechanical components, including 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.
Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.