Job brief: Automation & Controls Specialist, PCB Manufacturing (Starlink/Starmind)

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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 (3 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: 2026-05-28 · 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

• 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 experience working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems
• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science discipline
• Must be able to gain forklift certification
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed

Conditions

• Must be available to work one of the following shifts (B shift preferred)
• A-Shift: 5 AM - 5 PM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday)
• B-Shift: 5 AM - 5 PM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday)
• C-Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday)

Main duties

• Integrate vendor/OEM equipment into centralized SCADA software for advanced line control
• Maximize the uptime of all automation assets on our advanced manufacturing lines
• Develop data analysis tools to root-cause the largest downtime sources and propose long-term fixes
• Spec and procure required components, sensors, and hardware needed for implementing controls solutions
• Wire, commission, and validate electromechanical and pneumatic control systems

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• Across SpaceX's 2,898 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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