PCB Technician (Starlink)

SpaceX•Bastrop, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe. As a PCB Technician, you will be working on the many processes within printed circuit board manufacturing in the Starlink factory. This is a versatile and highly skilled, hands-on manufacturing job that includes operating production equipment, performing quality inspections, performing chemical analysis and additions, and handling chemical materials to meet the goals for output and quality. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in 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
6+ months of experience in a hands-on technical field such as automotive, electronics, or other high-volume manufacturing industry, or an associate’s degree in a STEM field

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience with printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineering laminates, electrochemical processes, and/or microelectronics fabrication (including school projects, clubs, or internships)
Proficiently use a computer and Microsoft Office suite
Experience working in a wet lab
Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or other hazardous chemicals
Experience using production and inventory management software such as MES/ERP
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work closely with 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
Current or past certification for IPC-A-600, IPC-6012 or equivalent

Responsibilities

Execute startup and shutdown procedures for production equipment
Monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems for state-of-the-art PCB manufacturing which may include metal plating lines, copper etching lines, soldermask printers, water treatment systems, plasma etching systems, laser or mechanical drilling machines, and lamination ovens
Perform necessary interventions to maintain process parameters, including chemical analysis, additions, recipe changes, and machine adjustments
Perform first-level troubleshooting, provide feedback, and work with maintenance and engineering teams to drive root cause of equipment downtime
Track schedule and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments
Perform dispositions and rework for nonconforming PCBs
Provide feedback on failure modes and support engineering to drive root cause of yield limiters
Perform training of production personnel
Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
Maintain inventory of consumables
Safely handle chemicals and chemical handling equipment (including transport and loading)
Clean chemical processing equipment, machine parts, and tools
Collect, segregate, and transport waste from generation points to the hazardous waste storage area
Recommend improvements to manufacturing processes and work with engineers to develop, implement, and refine processes with a specific focus on reducing cost and downtime and increasing yield
Read, interpret, and follow technical documents, such as manufacturing work instructions
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