Maintenance Specialist - Machine Automation

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SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST – MACHINE AUTOMATION

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Repair and maintain all critical production assets to ensure their proper operating condition.
  • Technically solve automation-focused operational problems, provide controls design feedback, troubleshoot complex electromechanical issues by assessing PLC-driven ladder logic.
  • Provide maintenance support on various equipment types such as ovens, furnaces, vacuum systems, composite ply cutting machines, epoxy dispensing machines, environmental test chambers, robotics, tube bending equipment, etc.
  • Troubleshoot and self-diagnose a variety of PLC programming suites including but not limited to Allen-Bradley RSLogix, Siemens TIA, and Beckoff TwinCAT.
  • Understand and trace issues within robotics programming; be the primary equipment contact for troubleshooting and assessing electromechanical motion controls systems (servos, drives, VFDs) on critical production equipment.
  • Read and utilize system-level schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic).
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment across rocket, engine, and spacecraft production areas.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency.
  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing and production environment.
  • 3+ years of experience in a role repairing automation, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 3+ years of experience with reading blueprints and correlating them to physical components.
  • Experience with assessing, understanding, and initiating programming changes to Siemens TIA and AllenBradley RSLogix ladder logic.
  • Experience working as an automation integrator; installing, wiring, and programming new sensors, drives, and electromechanical components into complex production systems.
  • Maintenance experience with various welding equipment (robotic, electron beam, friction, etc.)
  • Maintenance experience on gas and electric ovens, vacuum systems, environmental thermal testing, and ply cutting equipment.
  • 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer.
  • Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings.
  • Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills).
  • Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards.
  • Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency.
  • Familiar with Lean or Six Sigma tools such as "Five Why’s Methodology."
  • Analytic thinker that gets to the root of the problem and comes up with permanent solution to remedy the issue.
  • Ability to navigate, utilize, and close out work orders.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be available to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed.
  • Ability to be forklift and boom lift certified.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and work at heights.
  • Willing to travel up to 10%.
  • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.

BENEFITS:

  • Opportunities to receive SpaceX stock.
  • Subsidized health, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Onsite medical and dental clinic.
  • Ability to accrue up to 3 weeks of paid vacation and 1 week of paid sick leave.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Subsidized breakfast, lunch and dinner with free soda and frozen ice cream/yogurt.
  • Onsite baristas and cold brew on tap – free!

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.