Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)
Core
Design, develop, and manage automation projects for high-volume production of Starlink satellite components, focusing on controls systems, electrical systems, and mechatronic integration.
Role type
Senior IC Automation & Controls Engineer
Builds
High-rate production equipment and systems for Starlink satellite manufacturing
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming, electrical system design, HMI/SCADA development, robotics programming, process integration, root-cause analysis, safety strategy planning, CAD design, field wiring and cabinet builds
Preferred skills
Beckhoff TwinCAT or Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition or Beckhoff TwinCAT HMI, Siemens NX, ABB robot programming, C#/.NET/Python/SQL, EPlan, data analysis tool deployment
Technologies
Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition, Siemens NX, EPlan, ABB, C#, .NET, Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and manage automation projects; Architect, write, and debug PLC code; Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations; Debug, root-cause, and make continuous improvements of equipment; Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens; Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing; Own safety strategy and planning; Collaborate with mechanical designers and manufacturing engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC