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

• De

Department: Starship Automation & Controls