BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science or other STEM field
- 1+ year of hands on experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls system in a manufacturing environment (internships and project work are applicable)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions and little supervision
- Excited by a fast-paced environment, strong desire and ability to learn quickly and adapt
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Hands on experience with at least one of the specific disciplines below and interest in learning the other areas you are not yet strong in:
Industrial Automation:
- Automation Hardware: PLC’s, COTS Robots, servo motion, machine vision, distributed IO, pneumatic controls, etc.
- Field Bus Networking protocols: EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, etc.
- Machinery and processes: dispenser, pick and place, fastener installation, automated bonding, thermo-compression, soldering, ultrasonic welding, temperature & position control, injection molders, die casters, etc. and design for manufacturing
- Applied Statistical Process Control and other data tools (descriptive, inferential, regression, correlation) to improve manufacturing processes
- Safely testing and commissioning integrated systems
Software:
- PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text, state machines, applying Object Oriented Programming to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, etc.
- Robotics programming, preferably ABB Rapid
- HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), SQL, C#, .NET, Python
- Industrial machine vision, Cognex Vision Pro preferred, Halcon & OpenCV acceptable
Electrical:
- Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFD’s, motor starters, various other motion systems
- Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes
- Proficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred)
- Analog signal integrity and EMI reduction
- Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mind
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Automation & Controls Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year
Automation & Controls Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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