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Automation & Controls Specialist (Asset Engineering)
at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
Posted: 4-14-2025
Engineering
$71,505/year
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About this Career
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Skills
Hand Tools, Six Degrees Of Freedom, Electromechanics, Self-Motivation, National Electrical Codes, Automation, Actuators, Microsoft PowerPoint, NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes, Interpersonal Communications, Lifting Ability, Electrical Systems, Robotics, Human Machine Interfaces, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Safety, Sensors, Microcontrollers, Control Panels, Microsoft Excel, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Verbal Communication Skills, Machinery, Electrical Safety In The Workplace (NFPA 70e), Commissioning, Industrial Automation, Low Voltage, Oscilloscope
Job Description
AUTOMATION & CONTROLS SPECIALIST
(ASSETENGINEERING
) As an Automation & Controls Specialist, you will be responsible for building and commissioning automated machinery that manufactures and tests product lines including Falcon, Dragon, Starshield, and Starship. You will work hands-on with a team of automation engineers and specialists to bring solutions to life and unlock the full capacity of our Hawthorne factory.RESPONSIBILITIES
Own industrial automation projects in collaboration with engineers, specialists, and technicians from multiple teams Wire and commission new electro-mechanical automated machinery Draft and redline electrical, mechanical, and fluid schematics Provide expert build support and design insight to automation engineers throughout machine development Configure and test controls hardware (sensors, actuators, drives) during commissioning Provide troubleshooting support to resolve issues on new and existing automated machineryBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate 1+ years of experience building and troubleshooting low voltage electrical systems OR an associate's degree in an electrical, controls, or automation disciplinePREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Strong experience with power and hand tools Experience reading electrical and pneumatic drawings Experience building, wiring, and testing industrial control panels Experience troubleshooting and/or programming PLCs, HMIs, or microcontrollers Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and devices with tools such as multi-meters and oscilloscopes Knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes Experience with industrial 6DOF robotics systems (ABB, Kuka or Fanuc) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills; a team player, yet able to work independently when necessaryADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Available to work overtime and weekends as needed Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted Occasional travel to other SpaceX or 3rd party facilities, up to 10% Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and VandenbergCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay range: Automation & Controls Specialist /Level 1: $30.00- $38.00/hour Automation & Controls Specialist/Level 2: $34.00
- $43.00/hour Automation & Controls Specialist/Level 3: $38.00
- $48.
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 . 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 toOther Job Posting Details
Salary
Minimum
Maximum
$62,400/yr
$79,040/yr