Automation & Controls Engineer (Raptor Manufacturing Systems)
Core
Design, integrate, wire, and commission safety logic and motion-controlled systems for 3D additive printers supporting Raptor manufacturing.
Role type
Automation & Controls Engineer (IC)
Builds
3D additive printers for Starship production
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming, electrical system design, HMI development, troubleshooting electronics, safety logic implementation, electrical schematics, industrial networking, PCB layout, SCADA systems, VFD programming
Preferred skills
Schneider Electric Machine Expert, Inductive Automation Ignition, Modbus TCP, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP, KiCad, Altium Designer, LTspice, SIMetrix, Schneider Electric Altivar, MQTT, OPC-UA
Technologies
Schneider Electric Machine Expert, Inductive Automation Ignition, Modbus TCP, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP, KiCad, Altium Designer, LTspice, SIMetrix, MQTT, OPC-UA
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and manage automation projects from ideation to hand-off; Architect, write, and debug PLC code; Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens; Design electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations; Troubleshoot, root cause, and repair electronics and electrical components; Create training programs for technicians and engineers.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC