SpaceX

Technology

ChemicalProcessSpecialist,PCB(Starlink)

$115–165k ~AI est. Bastrop, Texas, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Chemical Process Specialist, PCB (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: PCB manufacturing, Process engineering, Production support. Execute new product introduction builds. Program automated equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

Enable high-volume user terminal production; Ensure high-speed connectivity availability; Improve yield; Improve performance; Reduce cost

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Root-cause analysis; Issue resolution; Failure debugging

Eligibility Requirements

Willing to work 1st shift for initial 30 days, Willing to work B, C, or D shift, Able to work all shifts, Available for overtime, Available for weekends, Standing for long periods, Climbing ladders, Bending, Grasping, Sitting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping, Stretching, Lift up to 25lbs unassisted, Stand, Climb, Walk, Work with object overhead, Willing to travel to other SpaceX sites, Willing to travel to vendors, Willing to travel internationally, ITAR requirements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science discipline OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree

Nice to Have

Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline and 3+ years of professional experience working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, Experience with PCB manufacturing equipment in a production setting, Experience with PCB processes including: Copper plating, chemical etching, photolithography, layup/lamination, CNC drill/trim, waste water treatment, and/or plasma etching systems, Experience with applying Lean manufacturing principles, Ability to create and deliver presentations for design and manufacturing readiness reviews, Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced iterative design environment, SPC knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability, Demonstrated experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment, Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or hazardous chemicals

What You'll Do.

Execute new product introduction builds

Program automated equipment

Load automated equipment

Operate automated equipment

Triage non-conforming product

Drive resolution of non-conforming product

Develop preventative actions for non-conforming product

Resolve production issues

Ensure design integrity

Ensure product quality

Ensure delivery timelines

Facilitate relationship with engineering team

Provide design feedback

Communicate between design engineering and production

Uncover root-cause of issues

Develop permanent resolution on issues

Ensure successful transition from development to production

Identify continuous improvement opportunities

Define maintenance schedules

Support maintenance activities

Understand data trends

Debug hardware failures

Debug software failures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Engineering and production teams; Department leadership interaction

Communication Scope

Design readiness reviews; Manufacturing readiness reviews

Process & Methodology

New product introduction, Product transition

Full Job Description

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. CHEMICAL PROCESS SPECIALIST, PCB (STARLINK) SpaceX is leveraging its experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide, including to populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. As a Starlink Specialist, you will take ownership of state-of-the-art production processes, equipment performance, manufacturing, and reliability by monitoring process parameters and maintaining 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 role is critical to helping enable high-volume user terminal production. Your work will form the backbone for millions of next-generation devices used all over the world in homes, schools, businesses, vehicles, aircraft, and watercraft. This team plays an instrumental role in ensuring high-speed connectivity is available to all who need it. 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: Execute new product introduction builds Program, load, and operate automated e

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