Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, PCB (Starlink/Starmind)
SpaceX · Bastrop, TX
About this role
**SpaceX — Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, PCB (Starlink/Starmind)** SpaceX is building the technologies to enable human life on Mars. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation, providing fast, reliable broadband internet to millions worldwide. The PCB team is revolutionizing power generation for space applications through advanced printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing—scaling production of PCBs that support next-generation consumer devices shipped globally. As a **Sr. PCB Automation and Controls Engineer**, you will design, build, and optimize controls and automation systems for PCB manufacturing equipment and material movement mechanisms. You’ll focus on safe electrical design, robust and elegant control code, and taking total ownership of existing systems to optimize performance—while also developing novel equipment in a cutting-edge PCB factory. --- ### Responsibilities - Design, develop, and manage automation projects (factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and hand-off to operational teams) - Architect, write, and debug **PLC code** with an emphasis on organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable solutions for high-volume manufacturing - Implement **ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant** systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment to keep the factory safe and reliable - Create simple, effective **HMI screens** to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot - Integrate equipment into **master SCADA and MES** systems - Design electrical systems compliant with **NEC, NFPA, and UL508A** - Create schedules and budgets, and motivate the team to achieve them --- ### Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or chemical discipline - 3+ years of experience with high-speed manufacturing, controls and automation, and/or programming --- ### Preferred Skills and Experience - Master’s degree in engineering, physics, or chemical discipline - 5+ years of experience with high-speed manufacturing, controls and automation, and/or programming - Enjoys quick, iterative design and manufacturing - Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions (design and implementation) - Excellent written and verbal communication; can collaborate cross-functionally to make plans and recommendations - Ability to engineer creative approaches while adhering to **ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA** safety requirements - Hazardous process expertise in aerospace, oil & gas, or chemical industries involving high pressure or hazardous fluid/gas systems - Experience in at least one of the following areas (and interest in learning fundamentals of others) **Electrical / Industrial Controls** - Electrical sizing of motors, valves, pneumatics, cables, circuit protection, VFDs, motor starters, and other motion systems - Fail-safe electrical circuit design using safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays - Hands-on troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes) - Ability to understand/create electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred) - Field bus networks and serial communication (Profinet and Ethernet) - Hands-on experience designing/commissioning electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with safety considerations - Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes and ensuring compliance with control system safety standards **Industrial Software** - PLC programming
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