Sr. Mechanical Engineer, PCB (Starlink)

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX

115d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer on Starlink, you will spearhead state-of-the-art production processes for our printed circuit boards (PCBs). This position is responsible for the development and implementation of all equipment, facilities, tooling, and manufacturing process technologies necessary to scale production to high volumes. You will design and implement advanced manufacturing processes and automation, owning your projects from conception and factory design through machine installation, commissioning, factory ramp, and process optimization. Your work will form the backbone for millions of next generation consumer-facing devices that we ship directly to customers and businesses all over the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with fluids, mechanical, electromechanical design, and/or analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years hands-on project experience with complex fluid or mechanical based production systems in a professional setting, preferably as a lead.
• 10+ years of professional experience in design and analysis.
• Experience with taking products from research and development into production.
• Experience with PCB manufacturing processes like metal plating, chemical etching, CNC drill equipment, lamination presses, cleanroom equipment, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain new and/or improved manufacturing processes, equipment, technologies, and facilities.
• Analyze production processes and machinery from a first principles, physics-based approach.
• Lead Design of Experiments (DOE) to establish a stable and robust process that can be handed off to production personnel.
• Perform defect characterization and analysis to determine root cause and develop action plans to improve yields.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis for implementation of new processes or machines.
• Own and perform machine activation and testing with a small team of engineers and technicians.
• Solve technical and emergent issues from manufacturing (part quality, machine reliability, process instability, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree