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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

Machine Maintenance Technician (Starlink)

Bastrop, TXFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

production line equipment
copper electroplating
chemical etching
solder mask printing
laser drilling
mechanical drilling
PCB layup
lamination
plasma etching
SMT line equipment

Nice to have

Temgtai
Benmayor
Schmoll
Shoda
Sigma Mecer
Wise

Role summary

SpaceX is seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician for its Starlink program to ensure the quality, reliability, and manufacturability of its products. The role involves performing planned maintenance and unplanned repairs on a variety of production line equipment, including PCB manufacturing systems, SMT lines, and specialized machinery. Responsibilities include troubleshooting down to the component level using schematics, utilizing diagnostic equipment, making reliability recommendations, and collaborating with engineering and vendor teams. The position requires a high school diploma, 2+ years of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems experience, and preferred experience with specific manufacturing equipment and IPC standards. The role involves working in a production environment with hazardous chemicals and requires physical capabilities like lifting and standing for long periods.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK)

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable.

We are looking for talented, creative, and driven technicians to drive manufacturing output and yield. You will have ownership of one or more process areas and will have the opportunity to directly impact Starlink’s products. You will have frequent interaction with engineering teams and leadership and will participate in developing and validating new equipment, processes, and technologies. The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, security, and user experience of the products that you will manufacture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line equipment that includes copper electroplating, chemical etching, ultrapure process water treatment, solder mask printing, automated laser and mechanical drilling, PCB layup and lamination, and/or plasma etching systems

Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line assets that includes SMT line equipment, epoxy dispensing printers, conveyor systems, thermal chambers, test reliability chambers, and vacuum systems

Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic) to troubleshoot systems down to the component level

Read and safely execute lockout tagout procedures

Utilize diagnostic equipment to monitor equipment performance, diagnose root cause, and make reliability improvement recommendations

Use schematics, hand tools, electrical gauges, and common test equipment for calibration, diagnosis and repair, or maintenance of equipment

Communicate with suppliers, specify requirements, get quotations, and submit purchase requisitions to purchase necessary items

Provide feedback and work with maintenance and engineering and vendor teams to drive root cause of equipment downtime

Conduct training for production personnel

Operate material handling equipment including, but not limited to, scissor lifts and forklifts

Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of maintenance or troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience maintaining PCB manufacturing equipment from vendors such as Temgtai, Benmayor, Schmoll, Shoda, Sigma Mecer, Wise, Advanced Engineering, Boffotto, Dynachem, Indubond, Machvision, or others

Experience maintaining ASM-SMT, Flexlink, Heller, Pemtron, Koh Young, Thermotron, Envirotronic, ESpec, Mycronic, Nordson, and Beckhoff equipment

Experience maintaining Engel plastic injection molding machines and Idra high pressure die casting machines

5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer

Methodical approach to troubleshooting with high level of attention to detail

Excellent manual dexterity in order to repair and perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment

Proficiently use a computer and MS Outlook and Word

Ability to use power tools and hand tools

Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings

Ability to write detailed repair reports when necessary (skilled with use of Microsoft Office Suite)

Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards

Familiar with Lean or Six Sigma tools like Five Whys methodology

Current or past certification for IPC-A-600, IPC-6012 or equivalent

Current or past certification for IPC-J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed

Must be willing to train on 1st shift from 6 AM – 4:30 PM for initial 30 days

Must be willing to work one or more of the following schedules:

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)

D-Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday)

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time

Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents

Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment

Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces

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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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