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Automation & Controls Engineer, PCB (Starlink/Starmind)

Bastrop, TXFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Design, build, and optimize controls and automation systems for PCB manufacturing equipment and material movement mechanisms to support high-volume production of consumer devices.

Role type

Automation & Controls Engineer (Manufacturing)

Builds

PCB manufacturing equipment and material handling systems for consumer devices

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / High-speed electronics production

Required skills

PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, electrical system design, robotics programming, field bus networking, safety system implementation, project management

Preferred skills

Master's degree in engineering, 3+ years in high-speed manufacturing, hazardous process expertise, EPLAN proficiency, Siemens TIA Portal/Beckhoff TwinCAT, ABB robotics, EtherCAT/Profinet protocols

Technologies

Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, ABB, EPLAN, SCADA, MES, MQTT, OPC-UA, EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP

Responsibilities

Design and manage automation projects from ideation to commissioning; Architect, write, and debug PLC code; Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant safety systems; Generate HMI screens; Integrate equipment into master SCADA/MES; Design electrical systems compliant to NEC/NFPA/UL508A; Create schedules and budgets

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC