Automation & Controls Technician (Starship Production)

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%

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Automation & Controls Technician/Level 1: $23.00/hour

Automation & Controls Technician/Level 2: $28.00/hour

Automation & Controls Technician/Level 3: $33.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.