SpaceX · 4 months ago
Manufacturing Engineer, PCBA (Starlink)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Manufacturing Engineer, PCBA will be responsible for managing and improving the PCBA manufacturing process, ensuring product quality and reliability, and collaborating with design engineers and process specialists on new product introductions.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own and manage PCBA manufacturing processes and PCBA products for in-house production
Drive processes for volume production of PCBA including manufacturing execution, nonconforming product management, configuration management, traceability tracking, and process control
Manage new product introduction of PCBA assemblies, working closely with design engineers and process specialists
Use process capability analysis, gauge R&R, and other tools to lead new equipment selection
Design and implement systems to improve the safety of the PCBA production line
Manage work instructions, process documentation, and training
Track schedule, work-in-progress levels, and defect rates of owned products
Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability
Provide feedback to the engineering design team to improve design for manufacturability
Identify, root-cause, and correct SMT production and testing issues
Drive corrective actions and process improvements on owned processes and products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing engineering, surface mount technology (SMT), accelerated testing, hardware debug/triage, design for reliability, or printed circuit board (PCB) design and layout (school and project experience will qualify)
Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Willing to work weekend and extended hours as needed
Able to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis
Preferred
High volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive, etc.)
Hands-on experience working in SMT processing and/or related PCBA processes from industry, research, or academic projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment
Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
Experience with SQL and Python
Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as experiment design, process capability analysis, and Gauge R&R
Experience with Six Sigma
Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing)
Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use data to drive systemic improvements
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
The ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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