Automation & Controls Specialist, Tool & Die - 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Integrate, commission, and troubleshoot electromechanical automation systems, collaborating closely with engineering to deliver production-ready solutions
• Develop and build new automation solutions while improving existing assets to meet evolving production requirements
• Read and use system-level schematics (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic)
• Design, build, and wire industrial control panels to NFPA 79 and UL 508A standards
• Design, implement, and commission PLC and HMI software applications using ladder logic and structured text
• Specify and procure components, sensors, actuators, and hardware required for control system implementation
• Implement corrective actions and robust preventative maintenance processes
• Develop and maintain automation standards that improve consistency, reliability, uptime, and safety
• Maintain production areas by enforcing proper workflow, 5S principles, safety, tidiness, and inventory control

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and production environment; OR a bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on automation or controls environment in manufacturing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Logix5000, or similar)
• Experience designing, building, and troubleshooting industrial control panels and automation systems
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and UL 508A standards
• Experience reading and creating electrical/pneumatic schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Visio, NX, or SolidWorks

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work the following hours:
• 2nd shift: Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 2:00am
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed to support critical production milestones
• Ability to acquire forklift certification
• Standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Able to travel for business trips as needed (up to 25%)

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.

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• 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.

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