Automation & Controls Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, and optimize controls and automation systems for solar cell manufacturing equipment and material movement mechanisms to support high-volume production.
Role type
Automation & Controls Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Solar cell manufacturing equipment and material handling systems for Starlink constellations
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Solar energy production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT), HMI/SCADA design, electrical system design (NEC, NFPA, UL508A), robotics programming (ABB), field bus networking (EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP), safety logic controller design, motor/pneumatic sizing, electrical schematics creation, industrial troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Hazardous process expertise (aerospace/oil/gas/chemical), iterative design mindset, cross-functional collaboration, creative problem solving
Technologies
Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, ABB robotics, EPLAN, MQTT, OPC-UA, Ignition, EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP
Responsibilities
Design and commission automation projects for factory equipment; write and debug structured PLC code; implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant safety systems; create intuitive HMI screens; integrate equipment into master SCADA/MES systems; design compliant electrical systems; manage project schedules and budgets
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC