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As a member of this team, you will play a critical role in delivering these advanced printers at the scale required to meet Starship’s production rate goals and enable humans to reach the Moon, Mars, & beyond\nRESPONSIBILITIES: \nDesign, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial design ideation, machine commissioning and proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams \nDevelop training programs for technicians and engineers \nArchitect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications \nKeep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems \nGenerate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot \nDesign electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations \nTroubleshoot, root cause, and repair electronics, and electrical components issues on an aggressive production schedule. \nStay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them \nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS: \nBachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or STEM discipline \n1+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and commissioning\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: \nExcited by a quick and iterative design and manufacturing role \nProven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions in both design and implementation stages \nExcellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to make plans and directional recommendations collaboratively and cross-functionally \nAbility to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safe \nExperience with at least two of the specific disciplines listed below. 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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. 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