Sr. 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
Senior IC automation and controls engineer
Builds
Solar cell manufacturing equipment and material handling systems for Starlink constellations
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Solar energy
Required skills
PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, electrical system design, robotics programming, field bus networking, safety system integration, project management, electrical code compliance
Preferred skills
Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, ABB robotics, EtherCAT/Profinet protocols, hazardous process expertise, EPLAN schematics
Technologies
PLCs, SCADA, MES, MQTT, OPC-UA, EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, ABB robots, Siemens, Beckhoff, EPLAN
Responsibilities
Design and commission automation projects for factory equipment; Architect and debug robust PLC code; Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant safety systems; Create intuitive HMI screens; Integrate equipment into master SCADA/MES systems; Design NEC/NFPA/UL508A compliant electrical systems; Manage project schedules and budgets.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
