Automation & Controls Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, and optimize controls and automation systems for solar cell manufacturing equipment and material movement mechanisms to support high-volume production.
Role type
Automation & Controls Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Solar cell manufacturing equipment and material handling systems for Starlink constellations
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Solar energy production
Required skills
PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, electrical system design, robotics programming, field bus networking, safety system implementation, project management
Preferred skills
Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, ABB robotics, EtherCAT/Profinet protocols, hazardous process expertise, EPLAN schematics
Technologies
PLC, SCADA, MES, HMI, EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, OPC-UA, ABB robots, Siemens, Beckhoff
Responsibilities
Design and manage automation projects from ideation to commissioning; Architect and debug PLC code for high-volume manufacturing; Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant safety systems for robots and conveyors; Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations; Integrate equipment into master SCADA and MES systems; Create schedules and budgets to motivate team achievement.
