Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Asset Engineering) Verified today

Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Asset Engineering)

The Asset Engineering team develops factory machines, tooling, and systems required to manufacture advanced hardware. You will design, build, and integrate automated machinery that manufactures and tests Starship and Starshield hardware, joining an interdisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex in-house automated manufacturing and test systems from concept to production, owning electrical and software design
• Design and develop motion control and robotic systems to solve manufacturing and test needs
• Write and maintain machine automation software that is concise and well documented
• Develop simple UI and HMIs that make machines easy to understand, operate and troubleshoot
• Design electrical and pneumatic systems for use in manufacturing environments
• Manage the build, integration, testing and validation of electrical and fluidic systems
• Architect and implement the integration of manufacturing machinery into SCADA and MES systems
• Provide expert support of existing automation systems and work with partner teams to correct root causes

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science or other engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation
• 5+ years of experience in designing and building electro-mechanical, robotic or automated system products

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions at both design and implementation steps
• Strong experience developing software to automate electro-mechanical systems
• Experience with design, programming and commissioning of industrial robotic systems (e.g. Kuka, ABB, or Fanuc)
• Experience with PLC programming in SCL with Beckhoff TwinCat 3 or Siemens TIA Portal
• Experience with Python, C#, C++ or similar high-level programming languages
• Experience developing machine vision systems for inspection applications
• Strong electrical knowledge and experience troubleshooting electrical systems using tools like multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Experience configuring and debugging networks and fieldbus systems
• Experience with motion system sizing and implementation including gantries, robotics, conveyance, motors, actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, and sensor integration
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEC, NFPA, NEC

Additional Requirements

• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 30 lbs. unassisted
• Must be available to work extended hours and some weekends

Compensation

Level 3: $135,000 to $215,000 base salary, determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Total rewards include long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility. Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; 3 weeks paid vacation; 10+ paid holidays per year; paid sick leave.

ITAR Requirement

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.