BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a controls technician role or associate degree in automation & controls
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Occupational trade school qualification in an electrical based field preferred
- Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
- Experience in a production environment, particularly as it relates to automation technology
- Demonstrable hands-on skill in fault finding, problem resolution
- Excellent mechanical aptitude
- Strong communication skills both written and oral. Ability to bring multiple departments with different priorities together and support them in achieving common goals
- Experience in building multiple panels, following drawing sets, back to back
- PLC & HMI programming experience
- Electrical schematic drawing experience
- Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Understanding of agile workflow and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated leadership experience, able to lead/supervise a team.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings
- Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing up and down stairs and/or ladders regularly throughout the day
- Ability to lift light weight supplies or materials (up to 25lbs unassisted)
- Available to work overtime and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
- Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, flashing lights, heat, cold, rain, and noise
- Occasional travel to other SpaceX or 3rd party facilities, up to 25%
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Automation & Controls Technician/Level 1: $23.00/hour
Automation & Controls Technician/Level 2: $28.00/hour
Automation & Controls Technician/Level 3: $33.00/hour
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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be 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.