SpaceX · 1 day ago
Machine Maintenance Specialist (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40/hr - $50/hr
4+ years expSpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible. The Machine Maintenance Specialist is responsible for providing high-level maintenance support and reliability projects for production equipment in the Starlink programs, ensuring optimal availability and performance of critical equipment.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with Tool Engineering, and Area Engineering for review, implementation and handoff of new tooling and equipment for production
Coordinate with internal Machine Maintenance Technicians, Equipment Reliability Engineering, Tool Engineering and Automation Engineering teams to design and implement machine upgrades
Develop and execute reliability improvement/ safety improvement projects through end-to-end ownership of timelines, value propositions, change ticket management, engineering team communication/ review, production cut in, and impact evaluation on production equipment availability
Attend new equipment CDRs to provide design feedback, cross train other team members, and support initial PM/BOM build out with engineering support
Assist in creation, modification, and updates to preventative maintenance instructions to eliminate recurring failures or low value add tasks
Develop tooling for use in maintenance processes
Lead maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technically complex equipment failures
Complete hands-on in-depth repairs of equipment mechanical, electrical, fluid, pneumatic and control system failures
Coordinate internal and 3rd party resources to scope and execute repairs, overhauls and equipment upgrade projects
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and action corrective measures to address equipment, process and behavioral gaps
Leverage feedback from maintenance technicians to drive improvements to work instructions and processes
Interface with engineering, quality, safety, production and procurement to resolve any hold factors blocking production
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or 4+ years of experience in technical or engineering related field
2+ years of hands on experience in a manufacturing environment working in reliability, design, or maintenance (internships and project work are applicable)
Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
Must be available to work extended hours and some weekends
Willing to travel for short trips as needed, up to 10% travel
Preferred
3+ years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment
Experience with MRP, ERP and CMMS systems
Hands-on experience with automated industrial equipment
Experience leading technicians through troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis
Experience coordinating projects with contractors and third parties
Capability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, GD&T and P&IDs
Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; capable of communicating summarized accomplishments in a fast-paced environment
Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
Experience using Microsoft Office Products, Smartsheet, Jira, SQL and PowerBI
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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 time in compliance with state and federal law
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
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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Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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