Automation & Controls Specialist (Starship)
Automation & Controls Specialist (Starship)
Automation & Controls Specialist (Starship)
SpaceX
The Automation & Controls Specialist at SpaceX will support the development and construction of tooling for the Starship and Super Heavy Booster, focusing on automation projects and system reliability improvements. This role involves hands-on execution of industrial automation projects, technical support, and collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient operations in space technology development.
Qualification
- Experience with industrial automation and controls systems
- Proficiency in programming PLCs and HMIs
- Strong understanding of electrical and fluid schematics
- Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Experience in data acquisition and control system development
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects effectively
Responsibility
- Own and hands-on execute industrial automation projects, in collaboration with Engineers, specialists, and Technicians from different groups
- Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems
- Provide technical support and guidance for controls technicians and other non-controls engineering groups
- Lead technicians and/or contractors efficiently
- Commission new hardware
- Actively perform continuous improvements for team processes, quality, faster build times, lower maintenance needs, project kitting, streamlined communication between teams, and feedback loops
- Perform daily task prioritization including risk mitigation on current and upcoming projects
- Draft and redline drawings in Electrical and Fluids Schematics
- Be a liaison, in design stage and during builds, between Tooling Engineering and Automation & Controls for controls hardware mounting and overall cable management
- Program PLC’s and HMI’s according to engineering design
- Analyze data to assess the performance of automation systems
