Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Solar - (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, qualify, and implement machine design, robotics, and manufacturing processes for the next generation Starlink solar array production system.
Role type
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Builds
Production systems for Starlink solar arrays
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming, robotics programming, machine vision, electrical schematics, statistical process control, HMI/SCADA design, pneumatic controls, motor sizing, safety logic design, industrial networking protocols
Preferred skills
Beckhoff TwinCAT, ABB Rapid, Cognex Vision Pro, EPLAN, EtherCAT, Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/RTU, SQL, Python, C#, .NET, MQTT, OPC-UA, ultrasonic welding, injection molding, die casting
Technologies
PLCs, COTS Robots, servo motion, distributed IO, EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Beckhoff TwinCAT, ABB Rapid, Cognex Vision Pro, Halcon, OpenCV, EPLAN, SQL, Python, C#, .NET, MQTT, OPC-UA
Responsibilities
Design and implement machine design, robotics, and manufacturing processes; Architect, write, and debug PLC code; Implement vision systems for robotic guidance and quality control; Design systems to control processes and track factory performance; Create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics; Design user interfaces for complex machines; Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant safety systems
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC