Automation & Controls Specialist, Solar Cell Manufacturing (Starlink)Active

Bastrop, TXManufacturing

The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • Integrate vendor/OEM equipment into centralized SCADA software (Ignition) 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

  • Specify 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

What they're looking for

  • 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)
  • 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