Manufacturing Specialist, PCBA (Starlink)

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX

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About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to help establish new manufacturing and test processes and support full-scale production for the Starlink user terminal. The role focuses on product quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security. The specialist will support new product introduction, production issue resolution, process development and validation, and the transition of products from development into volume production.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment, or a bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline.
• 1+ years of experience with SMT and/or PCBA assembly equipment and processes.
• Must be available to work one or more of the listed shifts: A, B, C, or D.
• Must be open to working either shift, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
• Able to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis.
• Must meet SpaceX ITAR requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
• Standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline.
• 4+ years of experience with SMT equipment operation in a production setting.
• Direct experience with SMT equipment maintenance and support.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience implementing design for manufacture and design for test.
• 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/Unigraphics, Catia, or Solidworks.
• Working proficiency with DFMEA and PFMEA methodology and implementation.
• SPC knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability.
• Basic competency with SQL databases.
• Demonstrated experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers.
• Program, load, and operate automated equipment.
• Triage non-conforming products and drive resolution and preventative actions.
• Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines.
• Perform process development and validation on new models within aggressive timelines.
• Ensure the successful transition of products from development to volume production.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost.
• Define maintenance schedules and support activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED