Automation & Controls Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)
Core
Design, develop, and manage automation projects for high-volume production of Starlink satellite components, focusing on safety and rapid iteration.
Role type
Automation & Controls Engineer (Insource Manufacturing)
Builds
High-rate production equipment and systems for Starlink satellite manufacturing
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming, electrical system design, HMI/SCADA development, root-cause analysis, safety strategy implementation, equipment commissioning, CAD design, field wiring, pneumatic/fluid plumbing, motor sizing, VFD control
Preferred skills
Robot programming (ABB), C#/.NET/Python/SQL, Beckhoff TwinCAT/Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition HMI, Siemens NX, EPlan, data analysis tooling
Technologies
Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition, Siemens NX, EPlan, ABB robots, PLCs, VFDs, Ethernet, serial communication
Responsibilities
Design and manage automation projects; Manage specifications, cost, lead-time, installation, and commissioning of new equipment; Own safety strategy and planning; Collaborate with mechanical designers and manufacturing engineers; Create and maintain equipment documentation; Debug and improve equipment in high-rate production; Architect, write, and debug PLC code; Generate HMI screens; Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A; Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC