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# Automation Build Engineer

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Bastrop, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), SolidWorks (CAD), DevOps, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Software Requirements Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), SQL Databases
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/878731d9-9587-4138-b8d3-87e5c9ec7a27

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
 * 2+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, and/or production of mechanical or electrical hardware systems (internship and collegiate extracurricular engineering project experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 * 2+ years of experience implementing design for manufacture for electromechanical systems
 * 2+ years of professional experience in design and/or production of mechanical or electronics hardware systems
 * Ability to create and deliver presentations for design and manufacturing readiness reviews
 * Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced iterative design environment
 * Experience modeling with 3D CAD software such as: NX, Catia, Solidworks or equivalent
 * Working proficiency with DFMEA and PFMEA methodology and implementation
 * SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability
 * Competency with SQL databases
 * Demonstrated experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment
 * Hands-on engineer with a passion for continuous improvement
 * Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
 * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 * Must be willing to work extended hours and/or overtime as needed
 * Some travel to outside vendors may be required (up to 10%)

## Description

* Act as the primary liaison between automation, supply chain, production, and development operations to ensure factory infrastructure is built and deployed to meet program milestones
 * Ideate and implement new manufacturing processes and workflows within the development operations team to increase shop throughput, efficiency and personnel safety
 * Manage the build, configuration and instillation of all modular automation assets within the team's catalog from raw material purchase to complete cell build and handoff to automation/production
 * Work with peer engineering and support teams to drive design updates in response to manufacturing issues, part obsolescence, and system requirement changes
 * Prepare engineering documentation necessary for the transition from development to production including assembly procedures, integration instruction and manufacturing bills of materials
 * Work with supplier and internal vendors to fabricate piece parts and sub-assemblies at rate to meet production needs or supplement internal capacity
 * Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacturability, design for reliability, design for maintenance, supplier capabilities assessments, quality control, etc.
 * Spearhead cost reduction efforts and implement initiatives to meet and exceed departmental objectives while not compromising on quality
 * Design, develop, validate, and implement tooling to ensure repeatability and efficiency
 * Primary point of contact for non-conforming product (cells, panels & tooling), troubleshooting, root cause, failure investigations and corrective actions
 * Develop training requirements for built technician personnel and work to elevate overall team capability and productivity
 * Work creatively and innovate to support SpaceX's goals by always being prepared to challenge the status quo


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