Electrical Engineer - Automation & Controls (Starship)
Electrical Engineer - Automation & Controls (Starship)
Electrical Engineer - Automation & Controls (Starship)
SpaceX
SpaceX is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer for its Starship program, which aims to develop a fully reusable transportation system for crew and cargo missions to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The role involves designing and implementing automated solutions for the Starship production line, working alongside a talented team of engineers.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience with PLC programming and debugging.
- Knowledge of industrial electrical control panel design and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with robot systems and automated manufacturing processes.
- Experience in developing HMI interfaces for machinery.
- Ability to manage projects, including scheduling and budgeting.
Responsibility
- Participate in initial equipment conceptual development balancing specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
- Lay out new industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
- Architect, write, and debug PLC code for manufacturing applications, ensuring it is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable.
- Develop robot systems for automated manufacturing of vehicle sub-components.
- Implement control reliable safety systems compliant with ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA for safeguarding manufacturing equipment.
- Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery with sufficient troubleshooting feedback.
- Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
- Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers.
- Deploy automated processes and equipment into production.
- Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets for project completion.
