Sr. Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, and optimize controls and automation systems for the delivery of critical gases and chemicals in solar cell fabrication to support Starlink constellations and launch vehicles.
Role type
Sr. Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Manufacturing Automation)
Builds
Automation systems for gas farm operations (vaporizers, storage, transfer) and wastewater treatment processes in a solar cell factory.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Solar cell production / Hazardous chemical processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal), SCADA development, PID loop tuning, field instrumentation selection and calibration, electrical system design (NEC/NFPA/UL508A), root-cause analysis, hazardous environment safety compliance (SIL/ATEX/EPA/NPDES), fluid/gas systems engineering, industrial networking (Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP), robotics programming (ABB), HMI design.
Preferred skills
Experience in aerospace, oil and gas, or chemical industries with high-pressure/hazardous systems, creative problem solving in design and implementation, cross-functional collaboration, understanding of mechanical assemblies and pneumatics/hydraulics.
Technologies
Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, MQTT, OPC-UA, Ignition, ABB Robotics, EPLAN, Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP, VFDs, safety logic controllers, safety-rated relays.
Responsibilities
Design and implement automation systems for gas farm and wastewater treatment; Develop PLC control logic and interlocks for real-time monitoring; Select and integrate field instrumentation in hazardous environments; Lead commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and troubleshooting; Design electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC