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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:

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)
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%
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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

Automation & Controls Technician (Starship)