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SpaceX · 2 months ago

Chemical Lab Technician (Starlink PCB)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Chemical Lab Technician to support printed circuit board manufacturing in the Starlink factory, performing chemical analysis and executing reliability test methods to ensure high-quality production.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Execute test methods and perform chemical analysis to support state-of-the-art PCB production lines

Work with engineers to develop and document test procedures

Recommend improvements to lab processes and work with engineers to develop, implement, and refine processes with a specific focus on reducing cost and downtime and increasing yield

Provide feedback on failure modes and support engineering to drive root cause of yield limiters

Execute start-up and shutdown procedures for lab equipment

Track schedule for and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments

Perform first level troubleshooting, provide feedback, and work with maintenance and engineering teams to drive root cause of equipment downtime

Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated

Clean chemical processing equipment and tools

Maintain inventory of consumables

Safely handle chemicals (including transporting and loading) and chemical handling equipment

Collect, segregate, and transport waste from generation points to the hazardous waste storage area

Read, interpret, and follow technical documents

Ensure 5S standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area

Cross train on microsection analysis

Qualification

Chemical analysisPCB fabrication qualityWet chemistry labElectrochemical analysesLIMS softwareCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certification

1+ years hands-on chemical testing or Associate's degree

Must be open to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed

Must be able to lift up to of 25 lbs. unassisted

Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time

Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents

Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment

Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State