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Automation & Controls Engineer, Assembly Manufacturing (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Prod Bastrop - V4/Ent. Assembly Eng.
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Automation & Controls Engineer role at SpaceX focusing on Starlink assembly manufacturing, leading multi-disciplinary automation projects including machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring for high-rate production.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
  • Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment
  • Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot
  • Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations
  • Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: Professional or internship experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation; involvement with a project team designing and building electro-mechanical/robotic/automated systems or products beyond classroom assignments

Skills

Required:Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science disciplineIndustrial or factory automation design and implementationProject experience in electro-mechanical/robotic/automated systems
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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