SpaceX · 2 months ago
Wastewater Technician (Starlink PCB)
SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Wastewater Technician will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining production processes, ensuring equipment performance, and implementing manufacturing process technologies necessary for high volume production.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
Responsibilities
Execute startup and shutdown procedures for production equipment
Identify equipment and process deviations and perform corrective actions
Perform necessary interventions to maintain process parameters (this may include chemical analysis, additions, recipe changes, and machine adjustments)
Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate a variety of process equipment including plating, etching stripping, developing, surface treatment, and cleaning equipment
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
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
Track schedule for and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments
Perform dispositions and rework for nonconforming PCBs
Provide feedback on failure modes and support engineering to drive root cause of yield limiters
Perform training of production personnel
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
Recommend improvements to manufacturing processes and work with engineers to develop, implement, and refine processes with a specific focus on reducing cost and downtime and increasing yield
Read, interpret, and follow technical documents such as manufacturing work instructions
Ensure 5S standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Qualification
Required
High school degree or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position OR an associate's degree in a STEM field
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
Preferred
Proficiently use a computer and MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
2+ years of experience with printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineering laminates, electrochemical processes, and/or microelectronics fabrication (including school projects, clubs, or internships)
Experience working in a manufacturing environment or wet lab
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, structural components
Experience with lock out tag out, job hazard analysis, hot work permitting
Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or hazardous chemicals
Experience using production and inventory management software such as MES/ERP
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work closely with other technicians and cross-functional teams
Ability to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects while staying organized
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working independently in a high-paced, challenging work environment with minimal oversight
Current or past certification for IPC-A-600, IPC-6012 or equivalent
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
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