Automation & Controls Technician (Starship)

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.