Lead Automation and Controls Engineer - Silicon Technology

1w1 week ago

SpaceX

Bastrop, US · Full-time · $170,000 – $240,000

About this role

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting. Today SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation, providing fast, reliable internet to millions worldwide.

Starlink is taking the next step in vertical integration by bringing advanced silicon packaging and assembly in-house for development and manufacturing. The Lead Automation and Controls Engineer will spearhead automation for internal advanced silicon packaging lines. This role architects and scales automation systems to reduce user terminal cost and supply chain risks.

Engineers on this team are curious, love to learn new things, and work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs. Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team that architects and optimizes high-output factories of the future. Collaborate closely with automation, mechanical, process, safety, production and maintenance leadership.

Set the bar for technical excellence and create opportunities for the team to continually improve. Recruit the best engineering talent to the team. Strive to deliver high-impact technology on a massive scale while maintaining high machine reliability and safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
3+ years of professional experience in an automation engineering role
Experience leading engineers and technicians on a project basis or through a leadership role with evidence of ability to give strong technical direction and mentorship skills
Experience developing and tracking roadmaps and motivating a team to achieve them
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, communicate effectively, and work both independently and within a team
Semiconductor industry work including with SECS/GEM protocol
Experience interfacing with equipment suppliers for developing and enforcing machine requirements
Applied understanding of SECS-GEM and how to integrate into a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Responsibilities

Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team that architects and optimizes high-output factories of the future
Set the bar for technical excellence across the team and create opportunities for the team to continually improve
Recruit the best engineering talent to the team
Challenge the team to develop new processes and deploy entire factories rapidly with high machine reliability and safety standards
Collaborate closely with automation, mechanical, process, safety, production and maintenance leadership to identify high-impact projects and opportunities for improvement
Ensure a strong focus is placed on safety and maintain an excellent safety record