Automation & Controls Engineer, Insource Manufacturing; Starlink

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

the company is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable.

As a member of the Materials Engineering group, you will develop and implement technologies to support high-volume production, rapid product iteration, and new capabilities at the company. You will work with multiple manufacturing disciplines, including injection molding, high pressure die casting, stamping, and mold manufacturing. A strong focus on safety is required, ensuring that all technologies and processes meet the highest safety standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, manufacturing, and operations. Having an open mindset, challenging requirements, and using engineering fundamentals are essential in this role.

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects
• Manage specifications, cost, lead-time, installation, and commissioning of new equipment
• Own safety strategy and planning. Implement ANSI/RIA
  15.06/OSHA compliant systems
• Collaborate with and challenge mechanical designers and manufacturing engineers to create system requirements and architecture
• Create and maintain equipment documentation and drawings to enable hand-off to operational teams
• Debug, root-cause, and make continuous improvements of equipment in a high-rate production environment
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
• Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot
• Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations
• Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing