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Automation Engineer - Blades and Vanes Foundry

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBastrop, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline.
At least 1 year of experience designing and commissioning automation and control systems for industrial applications.
Proficiency in industrial systems, including configuring control networks such as Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, BACnet, and serial communication.
Experience with multiple PLC systems, such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Beckhoff.
Experience programming ABB mechatronic systems.
Experience creating electrical schematics using ePLAN for circuits and power distribution.
Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment, including vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, and nut-runners.
Hands-on experience in manufacturing settings solving complex problems using data and customized solutions, with demonstrated improvements to equipment reliability and downtime reduction.
Proficiency in Python and SQL, including applying them to sensor data analysis for equipment reliability analysis and predictive modeling.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing electromechanical devices using hand tools, diagnostic tools such as multimeters and vibration analyzers, and condition-based monitoring techniques.
Ability to work flexible hours and schedules as required.
Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments.
Experience solving complex problems with little to no supervision, on schedule, individually or as part of an integrated team.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Integrate electromechanical and mechatronic systems with critical investment casting equipment, including wax injectors, ceramic injectors, preheating, melting, and controlled solidification furnaces.
Design and develop manufacturing data systems from concept to production; analyze equipment KPI trends and conduct reliability analysis to create scalable systems for production output, quality inspection, real-time process optimization, and maintenance strategies that improve equipment uptime and reliability.
Implement data collection and storage solutions using Python and SQL to interface with MES and production databases, incorporating sensor data for real-time condition monitoring and fault prediction.
Create and optimize HMI, SCADA, and MES interfaces; conduct in-house technology exploration; and integrate predictive analytics for equipment health monitoring.
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
Architect, write, and debug PLC code, producing organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications.
Implement control-reliable safety systems compliant with ANSI/RIA 15.06 and OSHA to safeguard robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment.
Select and size electrical and electromechanical components, such as servo motors and controllers.
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic systems, and fluid plumbing.

Desired Qualifications

Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve conflict objectively within a large group.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

AUTOMATION ENGINEER, BLADES AND VANES FOUNDRY

Power generation poses a key challenge that could slow the worldwide adoption of AI. The Blades and Vanes Investment Casting Manufacturing Team produces components for power generation using investment casting to create equiaxed, directionally solidified, and single-crystal components that excel under the most demanding operating conditions. As an automation engineer at SpaceX, you will apply first principles thinking to design, develop, and maintain core control systems at the cutting edge of investment casting and other manufacturing processes. This includes integrating PLC/SCADA with advanced manufacturing and energy systems for physics-driven optimization of production processes, as well as developing scalable systems for functionality enhancements, quality inspection, and real-time process optimization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Integrate electromechanical and mechatronic systems with critical investment casting equipment, including wax injectors, ceramic injectors, preheating, melting, and controlled solidification furnaces
Design and develop manufacturing data systems from concept to production, analyzing equipment KPI trends, conducting reliability analysis to create scalable systems for production output, quality inspection, real-time process optimization, and maintenance strategies to enhance equipment uptime and reliability
Implement solutions for data collection/storage, using Python/SQL to interface with MES and production databases, while incorporating sensor data for real-time condition monitoring and fault prediction
Create and optimize HMI/SCADA/MES interfaces; conduct in-house technology exploration; and integrate predictive analytics for equipment health monitoring
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels that are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics
Architect, write, and debug PLC code, emphasizing generating organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications
Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment
Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic, and fluid plumbing

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
1+ years of experience in the design and commissioning of automation and control systems for industrial applications

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Proficiency in industrial systems, including configuring control networks (Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, BACnet, Serial Communication)
Experience with multiple PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, etc.)
Experience with programming ABB mechatronic systems
Experience with electrical schematics using ePLAN for circuits and power distribution
Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, Nut-Runners, etc.)
Hands-on experience in manufacturing settings, solving complex problems using data and customized solutions. Proven results that have improved equipment reliability and reduced downtime
Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience applying these to analyze sensor data for equipment reliability analysis and predictive modeling
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices, using hand tools, diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters, vibration analyzers), and techniques for condition-based monitoring
Proven interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group
Ability to work flexible hours and schedules as required, with a passion for tackling challenging engineering problems and a drive to innovate and grow in a dynamic, high-impact environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments
Experience solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones
Must be willing to travel (up to 10%)

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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