Equipment Reliability Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX•Canandaigua, NY

9h•$100,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Akoustis, a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX, provides RF filters using patented XBAW technology to support Starlink and SpaceX’s mission. The Equipment Reliability Engineer leads facility and equipment reliability projects at the Canandaigua, New York facility. The role covers MEP engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and maintenance, as well as equipment onboarding, capital projects, uptime improvement, and emergency readiness. This position is 100% onsite; remote work is not considered. It includes 24/7 on-call support for critical activities and emergencies, and may require extended hours and weekends to meet critical milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or another engineering discipline.
At least 1 year of experience in the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, or reliability improvement of facility MEP systems or semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical activities and emergency situations.
Ability to stand, crawl, stoop, and push or lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted.
Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed.
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones.
Aptitude to work as part of a team and independently.
Must meet stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Direct work experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment and facility systems.
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering design software.
Experience in conceptual design and budgeting for capital projects.
Experience managing contracts for large capital projects.
Experience leading EPC processes for aerospace or heavy industrial projects.
Experience with electrical and power distribution systems.
Knowledge of HVAC operation and design principles, including refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and air handling equipment.
Experience with plumbing systems, including domestic water, wastewater, venting, and storm systems.
Experience with critical power infrastructure, including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches.
Experience developing and implementing process or design solutions with minimal impact to operations.
Familiarity with the National Electrical Code, ASHRAE, NFPA, and International Building Code.

Responsibilities

Lead internal project teams, consulting engineers, and contractors through MEP engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and maintenance to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Provide technical engineering support to ensure construction and maintenance work complies with codes, standards, and specifications.
Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for HVAC, electrical, cranes, and facility systems to maintain uptime and reliability.
Manage the capital expenditure process, including reviews, approvals, and execution of site projects to meet technical requirements, budgets, and deadlines.
Support onboarding and commissioning of new equipment and implement reliability programs to reduce downtime before equipment enters production.
Achieve equipment uptime and target metrics by identifying and implementing continuous improvement actions.
Respond to facility emergencies and maintain readiness procedures to protect operations from environmental threats.

Benefits

Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave under company policy.