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New Graduate Engineer, Automation - '26/'27 (Starlink)

SpaceX· Materials Engineering - Starlink Mfg - BA
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Bastrop, TXfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

New graduate automation engineer role at SpaceX Starlink manufacturing site in Bastrop, TX. Focus on integrating electrical/software with mechanical systems across high-rate production cells, PLC/robot controls, machine safety, and automation development for next-gen hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Own automation from concept through commissioning and high-volume production
  • Design, program, and debug PLC and robot systems; measure rate, uptime, and capability
  • Develop end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, and work instructions operators use on the floor
  • Apply controls, electrical, and machine safety on real equipment
  • Partner with Materials Engineering to develop and test automation for advanced materials and manufacturing processes for next generation hardware
  • Troubleshoot cell and equipment problems on the floor and close root cause
  • Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with engineering projects (internship or extracurricular experience is applicable)
  • Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027

Skills

Required:automation of PLC and robot systemsend-of-arm tooling and fixturesmachine safety
Nice to have:industrial controls and sensorsCAD (NX or SolidWorks) and schematicsequipment commissioning and safety systemsproduction machinery exposurecommunicationadaptability in dynamic environments
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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