PCB Materials Lab Technician (Starlink)

SpaceX•Bastrop, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a PCB Materials Lab Technician, you will be working in a brand new chemical and materials lab supporting printed circuit board manufacturing in the Starlink factory. This is a versatile and highly skilled, hands on lab role that will involve PCB micro-section sample preparation and analysis, while meeting goals for output and quality. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a lab setting within an electro-chemical manufacturing environment and is motivated by Starlink's mission to provide high speed, low latency connectivity across the globe.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years hands-on micro-section sample preparation or materials lab experience
Must be open to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
Must be available for one of the shifts below:
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)
Must be able to lift up to of 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
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.

Nice To Haves

Strong desire to expand technical knowledge
Experience with characterization techniques (SEM/EDS)
Previous experience performing PCB manufacturing quality analyses
Familiarity with PCB failure modes (IPC-A-600, IPC-6012)
Experience working with LIMS software
Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or hazardous chemicals
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work closely with engineering, other technicians, and cross-functional teams
Ability to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects while staying organized
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working independently in a high-paced, challenging work environment with minimal oversight

Responsibilities

Execute test methods and perform analysis to support start-up and sustaining operations of new state of the art PCB production lines
Work with engineers to develop and document test procedures
Recommend improvements to lab processes and work with engineers to refine processes with a specific focus on reducing cost and downtime and increasing yield
Work with engineers on characterization and failure analysis processes
Operate lab equipment including a router, polisher, SEM, EDS, and laser profilometer.
Schedule and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments
Perform first level troubleshooting, provide feedback, and work with maintenance and engineering teams to drive root cause of equipment downtime
Cross train on chemical analysis equipment including automatic titrators, UV-VIS, and Atomic Absorption.
Maintain inventory of consumables
Coordinate with vendors as needed for troubleshooting and other equipment support
Safely handle chemicals (including transporting and loading) and chemical handling equipment
Collect, segregate, and transport waste from generation points to the hazardous waste storage area
Read, interpret, and follow technical documents
Ensure 5S standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment