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Lead Automation and Controls Engineer, Silicon Technology (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Process Engineering
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Bastrop, TXfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Lead Automation and Controls Engineer responsible for architecting and scaling automation systems for internal advanced silicon packaging lines to reduce user terminal cost and mitigate supply chain risk for Starlink.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team that architects and optimizes high-output factories of the future
  • Set the bar for technical excellence across the team, and create opportunities for the team to continually improve
  • Recruit the best engineering talent to the team
  • Challenge the team to develop new processes and deploy entire factories rapidly with high machine reliability and safety standards
  • Collaborate closely with automation, mechanical, process, safety, production and maintenance leadership to identify high-impact projects and opportunities for improvement
  • Ensure a strong focus is placed on safety and maintain an excellent safety record

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of professional experience in an automation engineering role

Skills

Required:Leadership and mentorshipRoadmap development and deliveryCommunication
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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