Process Controls Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, and optimize controls and automation systems for critical gas and chemical delivery in high-volume solar cell fabrication.
Role type
Process Controls Engineer (Manufacturing Automation)
Builds
Automation systems for gas farm operations and wastewater treatment in solar cell factories
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Solar cell production / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming, SCADA development, PID loop tuning, field instrumentation integration, electrical system design, hazardous process safety, root-cause analysis, FAT/SAT testing, NEC/NFPA/UL508A compliance
Preferred skills
Siemens TIA Portal, EtherCAT/Profinet protocols, robotics programming, EPLAN schematics, wastewater treatment expertise, high-pressure fluid systems experience
Technologies
PLCs, SCADA, HMI, MQTT, OPC-UA, EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP, ABB robots, EPLAN
Responsibilities
Design and implement automation systems for gas farm and wastewater treatment; Develop PLC control logic and interlocks for real-time monitoring; Select and calibrate field instrumentation in hazardous environments; Lead commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of control systems; Design electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC