Water Operations Specialist (Starlink PCB) - Night Shift

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX

138d

About The Position

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven specialists to drive manufacturing tools and processes, from initial concept development to full-scale production. You will drive the relationship between engineering, development, and production teams and will interact regularly with department leadership. The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, security, and user experience of the products that you deliver. As a Process Operations Specialist on Starlink, you will take ownership of state-of-the-art production processes and equipment performance and reliability. You will monitor process parameters and maintain components with a keen eye for leading indicators of instability or malfunction and a drive to correct those issues in advance of undesirable events. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and operationalization of equipment, facilities, treatment, and manufacturing process technologies necessary for high-volume production.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline; OR 3+ years of experience working with automated processes in one of the following areas: Control room operations, Plant operations, Fluid control systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience with process parameters and engineering units for temperature, pressure, flow, and power
• Ability to read and understand P&ID and schematic wiring diagrams
• Experience with mechanical equipment and systems requiring the isolation of the malfunction, disassembly of industrial machinery, and repair/replacement of bearings, gears, and structural components
• Experience with lock out tag out, job hazard analysis, and hot work permitting

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment and process deviations and perform corrective actions
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate a variety of process equipment including centrifugal and air diaphragm pumps, high pressure membrane systems, vacuum distillation systems, and other fluid control and treatment systems
• Work with engineers, technicians, and fabricators to implement fluid and mechanical designs in the field
• Work with engineers and technicians to create operating procedures
• Use knowledge of systems and existing documentation like schematics and parts lists to create and maintain a mature and efficient hardware inventory system - including procurement of critical spares
• Learn and run standard operating procedures on the equipment
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
• Define maintenance schedules and support activities

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED