Manufacturing Specialist, Silicon Assembly (Starlink)

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX

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About The Position

SpaceX is bringing integrated circuit packaging and assembly in-house for Starlink development and manufacturing. The Manufacturing Specialist works closely with IC packaging engineers, test engineers, equipment manufacturers, and leadership. The role owns a production room that runs multiple process types and is accountable for consistent process standards, output, yield, safety, and 5S on the assigned shift. The specialist troubleshoots process issues, takes on and learns new processes, drives continuous improvement with engineering, documents process changes, and trains technicians to operate independently to a defensible qualification standard.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to maneuver in tight spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours.
• Comfort working directly with hardware on the floor, including stooping, bending, and standing.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with high-volume or high-mix manufacturing, design for manufacture and the product development life cycle, or quality tools such as root cause and corrective action, PFMEAs, QMS, process auditing, and statistical analysis of quality metrics.
• Experience training technicians across more than one process type.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment while continuously improving work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to succinctly present recommendations to stakeholders, customers, and management.

Responsibilities

• Own a production room running multiple process types and maintain the same standards across those processes.
• Own output, yield, safety, and 5S on the assigned shift; contain performance issues and follow them through corrective action.
• Troubleshoot issues from first principles, distinguish actual process behavior from alarm indications, present supporting evidence, and identify root causes.
• Learn new processes, including their constraints, recipe rules, and failure modes, and train technicians to the required standard.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process limiters, making changes with engineering, documenting changes in work instructions, and measuring their effect on throughput or first-pass yield.
• Train and qualify technicians so they can operate processes independently to a defensible standard.
• Maintain safety and 5S standards in the production room across every shift.

What This Job Offers

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