Automation & Controls Engineer; Critical Infrastructure

Overview

Automation & Controls Engineer (Critical Infrastructure) – Hawthorne, CA

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X was founded with the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is possible. The goal is enabling human life on Mars.

Position:
Automation & Controls Engineer (Critical Infrastructure) – Hawthorne, CA. As a member of the critical infrastructure team, you will design, build, and activate automated solutions to aid in rapid R&D, production and asset management. The automation & control team designs, builds and commissions complete control systems from the ground up. We seek candidates with a strong track record in developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems for production and critical infrastructure.

• 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 which are NFPA
  79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics
• Simulate processes to inform design engineers of conceptual viability of automation proposals (tools include ABB Robot Studio, Kuka Sim and Siemens Process Simulate)
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with emphasis on organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications
• Generate aesthetically simple screens for complex machinery with sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
• Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
• Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers
• Deploy automated processes and equipment into production
• Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for industrial applications

• Knowledge in building automation systems for critical infrastructure
• Mechanical (HVAC) controls and wiring, Delta controls
• Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience
• Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan
• C#, .NET, Python and/or SQL experience
• PLC programming experience, preferably Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff Twin Cat 3
• HMI and SCADA programming experience
• Field bus networks, serial communication and Ethernet communication
• Hands-on experience building and commissioning high quality electrical control panels and electro-mechanical systems
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A codes
• Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (vision systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors & Nut-Runners, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments
• Ability to solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as part of a team

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Must be willing to travel to other locations

Pay range:
Automations & Controls Engineer/Level I: $ - $/year
Automations & Controls Engineer/Level II: $ - $/year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge, education, and experience.

Base salary is part of Space

X’s total rewards package, including potential long-term incentives, stock options, discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k) plan; disability, life insurance; paid parental leave; and various other discounts and perks are available. Employees accrue paid vacation and holidays; sick leave policy complies with applicable law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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

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