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Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Assembly Manufacturing (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Prod Bastrop - V4/Ent. Assembly Eng.
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Bastrop, TXfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior role designing, implementing, and maintaining automation and control systems for Starlink assembly manufacturing, leading multi-disciplinary projects spanning machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring to enable high-rate production.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and manage automation projects - from factory ideation to machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and hand-off to operational teams
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code with emphasis on organized, structured, maintainable, and reusable code for high-volume manufacturing
  • Ensure factory safety and reliability by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other equipment
  • Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to simplify operation and troubleshooting of complex machines
  • Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations
  • Create schedules and budgets and lead the team to achieve them

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation

Skills

Required:Automation project design and implementationPLC programmingSafety system design (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA)Electrical design (NEC, NFPA, UL508A)HMI/SCADA designFieldbus and industrial networkingElectrical panel design and commissioning
Nice to have:Electrical schematics (EPLAN preferred)Safety software and safety PLCsRobotics programming (ABB preferred)Industrial software for mechanical/electrical systems
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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