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Automation & Controls Technician - Starship

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrownsville, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required.
At least one year of experience in a controls technician role or an associate degree in automation and controls is required.
Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed based on site operational needs, with flexibility.
Ability to work in an environment involving fumes, odors, flashing lights, heat, cold, rain, and noise.
Ability to travel occasionally to other SpaceX or third-party facilities, up to 25%.
Ability to perform job duties involving standing, kneeling, crouching, upper-body twisting, and working in cramped positions and small openings.
Ability to work at elevated heights, including safely working at heights up to 500 feet, and to climb stairs and ladders regularly.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted; push or pull up to 75 pounds and lift or carry up to 50 pounds unassisted for two hours or longer per day.
Physical activity requirements include standing up to six hours per day, sitting up to three hours, overhead reaching up to one hour, walking up to three hours, climbing ladders or stairs up to three hours, kneeling or crouching up to three hours, upper-body twisting up to three hours, and working in temperatures over 80 degrees for up to three hours.
Ability to work in confined spaces and use an air-purifying respirator, and to perform the physical requirements of the role.
A pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical may be required to confirm these capabilities, potentially including a medical history review.
To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Wire and commission electrical and pneumatic automated control systems.
Build control panels according to schematics.
Work with external vendors to build and install panels.
Modify and update existing tooling.
Modify and troubleshoot simple programmable logic controller (PLC) software.
Redline electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated tooling.
Own installations and perform early risk mitigation through daily communication with engineering, customers, and other concerned teams.
Promote 5S principles to organize and sustain efficient and presentable team workspaces.

Desired Qualifications

An occupational trade school qualification in an electrical-based field is preferred.
Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 79, and UL 508A codes.
Experience in a production environment, particularly with automation technology.
Demonstrable hands-on skill in fault-finding and problem resolution.
Excellent mechanical aptitude.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to bring departments with different priorities together and support them in achieving common goals.
Experience building multiple panels in sequence while following drawing sets.
Programmable logic controller (PLC) and human-machine interface (HMI) programming experience.
Electrical schematic drawing experience.
Strong skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Understanding of agile workflows and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to lead or supervise a team.

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 & CONTROLS TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP)

Working for the Automation & Controls team, the Automation & Controls Technician will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of new automation assets, panel builds and drawing updates. Additionally, the Automation & Controls Technician will occasionally assist maintenance with troubleshooting and repairs of existing assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Wire and commission Electrical and Pneumatic automated control systems
Build control panels per schematics
Work with external vendors to build and install panels
Modify and update existing tooling
Modify and troubleshoot simple PLC software
Redline electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated tooling
Own installations and perform early risk mitigation through daily communication with engineering, customers, and other concerned teams
Promote 5s principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team workspaces

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent certificate
Minimum 1 year of experience in a controls technician role or associate degree in automation & controls

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Occupational trade school qualification in an electrical based field preferred
Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
Experience in a production environment, particularly as it relates to automation technology
Demonstrable hands-on skill in fault finding, problem resolution
Excellent mechanical aptitude
Strong communication skills both written and oral. Ability to bring multiple departments with different priorities together and support them in achieving common goals
Experience in building multiple panels, following drawing sets, back to back
PLC & HMI programming experience
Electrical schematic drawing experience
Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Understanding of agile workflow and continuous improvement
Demonstrated leadership experience, able to lead/supervise a team

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Available to work overtime and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, flashing lights, heat, cold, rain, and noise
Occasional travel to other SpaceX or 3rd party facilities, up to 25%
Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings
Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)
Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing up and down stairs and/or ladders regularly throughout the day
Ability to lift light weight supplies or materials (up to 25lbs unassisted)
Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 3 hours per day
Kneel/Crouch: up to 3 hours per day
Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day
Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

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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