Production Technician (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX•Bastrop, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Akoustis, a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX, provides RF filters using patented XBAW technology to support Starlink and SpaceX’s mission. The Production Technician supports production processes and equipment at Akoustis’s RF filter manufacturing facility in Bastrop, Texas, with an emphasis on quality, cost controls, and production throughput. The role involves working independently and frequently interacting with Akoustis engineers and operations teams in a fast-paced, high-mix environment. The technician operates multiple processes, identifies equipment issues, and supports experiments for process improvements, new process development, new product introductions, and equipment qualifications. The position requires spending a large portion of the day in a cleanroom and strict adherence to gowning and workplace safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of experience as a production or engineering technician in the semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry; or an associate degree or higher in a STEM discipline and at least 1 year of such experience.
Work a large percentage of the day in a cleanroom and strictly adhere to Class 100 gowning protocols.
Strictly adhere to workplace safety rules; additional personal protective equipment is required in certain circumstances.
Meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of experience as a production technician in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing.
Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and JMP statistical software.
Hands-on experience operating semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Experience handling silicon wafers and safely handling chemicals.
Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing environments involving frequent product changeovers.
Experience participating in ISO quality audits.

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and demonstrate the ability to train Production Operators on them.
Enter data, monitor SPC control charts for processes and equipment, and follow corrective actions when violations occur.
Obtain qualifications to operate equipment in the assigned area.
Ensure safety and quality protocols are followed.
Multitask and cross-train across multiple tool sets.
Support new product introductions, existing products, and processes.
Identify and contain quality problems associated with the area’s tool set.
Support continuous process improvement projects to enhance yield, reduce cycle time, and lower manufacturing costs.
Support engineering and maintenance teams by running experiments.
Document results and summarize data.