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Sr. Automation Engineer, Blades and Vanes Foundry

SpaceX· Materials Engineering - Core
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Bastrop, TX$0full-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Automation engineer role at SpaceX focused on integrating PLC/SCADA with investment casting manufacturing processes, developing scalable data and control systems, and enabling real-time process optimization for blades and vanes production.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate electromechanical and mechatronic systems with investment casting equipment (wax injectors, ceramic injectors, preheating, melting, controlled solidification furnaces)
  • Design and develop manufacturing data systems from concept to production; analyze equipment KPI trends; conduct reliability analysis; create scalable systems for production output, quality inspection, real-time process optimization, and maintenance strategies
  • Implement data collection/storage using Python/SQL interfacing with MES and production databases; incorporate sensor data for real-time condition monitoring and fault prediction
  • Create and optimize HMI/SCADA/MES interfaces; explore in-house technology; integrate predictive analytics for equipment health monitoring
  • Participate in initial equipment conceptual development balancing product specs, process requirements, layout, cost, and lead-time
  • Layout new industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A; create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on maintainable, reusable manufacturing software
  • Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant safe control systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and equipment
  • Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers
  • Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer science
  • 5+ years experience in design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for industrial applications

Skills

Required:Industrial automation design and commissioningPLC programmingHMI/SCADA/MES developmentPython and SQL

Benefits

  • (Not listed in the provided description)
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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