Automation & Controls Specialist (Starship) - Level 4/5

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and manage ground-up automation and controls projects including initial trades, commissioning, hand-off, and training.
• Deep drive process and project specifications for deliverables with design engineers (internal & external) to bound project criteria.
• Design and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications in a high-reliability production environment.
• Design, redline, modify and correct electrical and pneumatic schematics using a mix of in-house and 3rd party tools (EPLAN, Schematics, Etc.).
• Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant.
• Create and update concise written and visual instructions from design review, technical drawings, and requirement documentation.
• Audit manufacturing process - assessing process inefficiencies, safety improvements, and potential optimizations through the implementation of automation.
• Develop SOW’s, bargain, trade, and release contractor work to enable the in-house build team to keep pace with production needs.
• Proactively utilize JIRA to plan out & complete weekly scheduled tasks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining automation and controls systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume production environment
• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and programming 6-axis and Cartesian robots
• Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan
• C#, .NET, python and/or SQL experience
• PLC programming experience
• 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
• Experience in independently troubleshooting advanced electrical circuits, electronic systems, motors & starters, electrically operated equipment and making successful repairs and modifications
• Proficient in excel, office, and word

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights.
• Work extended hours and weekends as needed to support launch operations.
• Remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies.
• Valid driver’s license.