Robotics Specialist, PCB Manufacturing (Starlink)

SpaceX•Bastrop, TX

2d•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. ROBOTICS SPECIALIST, PCB MANUFACTURING (STARLINK) SpaceX is becoming a world leader in electronics manufacturing in the heart of Texas. The Robotics Specialist for the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) factory will be responsible for troubleshooting complex controls issues within existing SpaceX critical assets, with the focus on adding long-term repairs that increase the overall reliability of production systems, rather than implementing quick-fix solutions. Additionally, the Robotics Specialist will be responsible for assisting in the design of new controls components and integrating with vendor-provided equipment. The Robotics Specialist makes data-driven decisions and is skilled in both hands-on electrical and controls software. This includes servicing and building industrial control panels, robotic and electromechanical controls systems, and PLC, HMI, and SCADA development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and production environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
2+ years of experience working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science discipline
Demonstrated hands-on skill in fault finding, mechanical system troubleshooting, and solid problem resolution skills
Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills; a team player, yet able to work independently when necessary
Exceptional problem solving and communication skills, creative, and has strong organizational skills as well as documentation
Strong, working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
PLC and HMI programming experience or familiarization using ladder logic and structured text (Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA, and Allen-Bradley RS Logix)
Mechanical equipment design/build experience
Experience with electrical control panel design, building, and wiring
Electrical schematic drawing/updates
Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings
Analytical skills - skilled at gathering and analyzing information to understand complex situations and solve problems
Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards

Responsibilities

Integrate vendor/OEM equipment into centralized SCADA software for advanced line control
Maximize the uptime of all automation assets on our advanced manufacturing lines
Develop data analysis tools to root-cause the largest downtime sources and propose long-term fixes
Spec and procure required components, sensors, and hardware needed for implementing controls solutions
Wire, commission, and validate electromechanical and pneumatic control systems
Design and commission basic PLC and HMI software applications, and additions to existing systems
Interpret and develop logic for Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA, and Allen-Bradley RS Logix
Read, understand, and utilize system-level schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)
Support production devices (HMIs, VM’s, Thin Clients, IoT devices)

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