SpaceX

SMT Process Engineer

SpaceX • $80K — $110K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering field
  • 1+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related areas
  • Hands-on experience with SMT or PCBA processes
  • Familiarity with IPC manufacturing standards
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques like experiment design and process capability analysis

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage PCBA manufacturing processes for in-house production
  • Drive processes for volume production of PCBA including execution and traceability
  • Collaborate on new product introduction of PCBA assemblies with design engineers
  • Lead new equipment selection using process capability and gauge R&R analysis
  • Implement safety improvements in the PCBA production line
  • Manage process documentation and training for staff
  • Track KPIs such as schedules, defect rates, and work-in-progress

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in satellite communication
  • Chance to significantly impact production quality and efficiency
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Possibility for hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing processes
  • Exposure to high-volume production methodologies
Full Job Description
SMT PROCESS ENGINEER (STARLINK)

The Starlink PCBA Engineer will work inside the production organization to develop, manage, and improve the PCBA manufacturing process. Starlink needs the ability to continuously improve the quality and reliability of its products and production lines. This role looks to design production lines suitable to meet necessary rate, work with equipment suppliers to install and validate new equipment, and continuously seeks to improve the production process. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have the motivation to work with supply chain to build a premium product at commercial scale volume.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to life 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


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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