Mechanical Specialist, PCB (Starlink)

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. We are looking for talented manufacturing specialists to help establish new manufacturing and test processes and support full-scale production for the user terminal (a high-volume manufactured product that consumers will have in their homes).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math or science discipline; OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree
• Must be willing to begin work training on 1st shift (5:00 AM–5:00 PM) for initial 30 days
• Must be willing to work one of the following schedules upon completion of training (B and D shift preferred): A-Shift: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday), B-Shift: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday), C-Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday), D-Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday)
• Able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Willing to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware
• Experience programming, loading, and operating the following automated equipment: paste printer, solder paste inspection (SPI), pick and place, reflow oven, automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection, adhesive/coating dispenser, BGA rework
• Experience with electrical tests, in circuit and/or bed of nails testing
• Ability to deliver high-quality hardware in a fast-paced NPI environment
• Ability to adapt and process change quickly
• Excellent computer skills (email, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP/MES systems, iOS, executing custom-developed software)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide process and design improvement suggestions to engineering

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 in extremely 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED