Job brief: Automation & Controls Specialist, Tool & Die - 2nd Shift

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• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (4 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Bastrop, TX
• Posted: 2026-06-10 · over 60 days ago

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Must have

• Specify and procure components, sensors, actuators, and hardware required for control system implementation
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and production environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science d…
• 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on automation or controls environment in manufacturing
• Must be willing to work the following hours:
• Must be able to acquire forklift certification
• Standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required

Conditions

• 2nd shift: Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 2:00am
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed to support critical production milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Able to travel for business trips as needed (up to 25%)

Main duties

• Integrate, commission, and troubleshoot electromechanical automation systems, collaborating closely with engineering to deliver production-ready solutions
• Develop and build new automation solutions while improving existing assets to meet evolving production requirements
• Read and use system-level schematics (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic)
• Design, build, and wire industrial control panels to NFPA 79 and UL 508A standards
• Design, implement, and commission PLC and HMI software applications using ladder logic and structured text

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• Across SpaceX's 2,896 open listings, 60% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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