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Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)

Bastrop, TXFull-time2026-11-07 → 2026-11-11
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Design, develop, and manage automation projects for high-volume production of Starlink satellite components, focusing on safety-compliant systems and equipment commissioning.

Role type

Senior IC Automation & Controls Engineer

Builds

High-rate production equipment and systems for Starlink satellite manufacturing

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation

Required skills

PLC programming, HMI/SCADA programming, electrical system design, robotics programming, CAD design, field bus networks, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, motor sizing, safety strategy planning, equipment documentation

Preferred skills

Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition, ABB robot programming, C#/.NET/Python/SQL, Siemens NX, EPlan, data analysis tooling

Technologies

Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition, ABB, Siemens NX, EPlan, C#, .NET, Python, SQL

Responsibilities

Design and manage automation projects; Architect and debug PLC code; Design electrical systems compliant to NEC/NFPA/UL508A; Manage electrical cabinet builds and field wiring; Create and maintain equipment documentation; Debug and root-cause equipment issues in high-rate production; Generate simple HMI screens; Own safety strategy and planning (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC