Starlink Vision Automation Engineer

STARLINK VISION AUTOMATION ENGINEER

As a member of the Starlink Tooling and Automation & Controls Engineering team you will work with a team of elite engineers to design, qualify and implement advanced vision systems and process controls tools that are critical to Starlink Satellite Constellation production.

• Work on high impact applications to increase quality and efficiency of our manufacturing lines and create the factory of the future for high volume, highly automated satellite production.
• Constantly raise the bar for tight process controls and contribute to an unstoppable team as driven as you are!

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and implement backbone vision software applications as a common platform to streamline deployment, management and scaling.
• Collaborate across teams (manufacturing, production, flight design, build reliability, supply chain) to identify opportunities, propose and implement action items to improve manufacturing processes in a data driven way.
• Develop and implement full-stack automated vision packages for robotic guidance, quality control and data collection for our manufacturing lines.
• Test, optimize and qualify vision systems to guarantee compliancy with production standards to meet takt and accuracy requirements.
• Own, maintain and upgrade existing systems to improve product quality and line efficiency.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or other STEM field.
• 1+ years’ experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for manufacturing applications.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency with industrial machine vision software (Cognex Vision Pro preferred, Halcon & OpenCV acceptable) and integrated machine vision systems for industrial applications.
• C#, .NET, python, Structured Text and/or SQL experience.
• Hands-on experience with automated systems, motion platforms, system integration and vision in the loop for precision placement, sorting and quality control. Includes hardware design/fab/build, optical component selection, lighting techniques, software architecture and factory floor deployment.
• Experience applying statistical process control (SPC) and other statistical tools (descriptive, inferential, regression and correlation) to improve manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience on high-speed applications, large image formats and hyperspectral imaging.
• Knowledge of image processing on 2D and 3D spaces.
• Familiarity with field bus networks, serial communication and Ethernet communication.
• Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery and processes: dispense systems, pick and place, fastener installation, automated bonding techniques (thermo-compression, soldering, ultrasonic welding), high precision assembly lines such as SMT and medical devices.
• Exposure to different sensor signals (thermocouples, 4-20mA, 0-10V, IO-Link).
• PLC programming experience, preferably Beckhoff TwinCat 3.
• Experience solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong desire and ability to learn quickly, adapt and innovate.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range: 
Automation & Controls Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00/per year 
Automation & Controls Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 – $135,000.00/per year 
  
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.