Automation & Controls Engineer, Assembly Manufacturing (Starlink)
Core
Design, develop, and manage automation projects for high-rate assembly factories, including machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring to support Starlink satellite production.
Role type
Automation & Controls Engineer (Assembly Manufacturing)
Builds
High-volume manufacturing lines for Starlink satellites and components
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT), electrical system design (NEC/NFPA/UL508A), robotics programming (ABB), HMI/SCADA development, field bus networking (EtherCAT, Profinet), electromechanical system troubleshooting, safety logic design (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA), electrical schematics (EPLAN)
Preferred skills
Creative problem solving in industrial automation, motor sizing and circuit protection design, fail-safe circuit design, industrial software application integration, machine health monitoring via IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA, Ignition)
Technologies
Beckhoff TwinCAT, ABB robotics, EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP, Ignition, MQTT, OPC-UA, EPLAN
Responsibilities
Lead creative multi-disciplinary projects spanning machine design and factory health monitoring; Architect, write, and debug structured PLC code for high-volume manufacturing; Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant safety systems for robots and conveyors; Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations; Create simple HMI screens for complex machine operation; Manage project schedules and budgets while motivating the team
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC