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SpaceX · 7 hours ago

PCB Process Technician (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on enabling human life on Mars through advanced aerospace technologies, including the deployment of Starlink, a satellite constellation providing internet to underserved areas. The PCB Process Technician role involves overseeing production processes, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the reliability of manufacturing processes for high-volume production of PCBs.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Schedule 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

Train new production staff

Maintain inventory of consumables

Safely handle chemicals and chemical handling equipment, including transportation, loading, and unloading

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 and 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

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)Electrochemical processesManufacturing environment experienceProcess parameters knowledgeP&IDSchematic readingIPC-A-600 certificationProduction management softwareMechanical equipment maintenanceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAdapt

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position

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

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

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

Able to travel for business up to 10%

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

5+ 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

Proficiently use a computer and MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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