Manufacturing Engineering Specialist - 2nd Shift

Manufacturing Engineering Specialist needed to establish new manufacturing and test processes and support full-scale production for the user terminal.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING SPECIALIST - 2ND SHIFT (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system.

The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers
Program, load, and operate automated equipment
Triage non-conforming products and drive resolution and preventative actions
Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
Perform process development and validation on new models in extremely aggressive timelines
Ensure the successful transition of products from development to volume production
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
Define maintenance schedules and support activities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2, or equivalent hardware
Experience programming, loading, and operating the following automated equipment: paste printer, solder paste inspection (SPI), pick and place, reflow oven, automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection, adhesive/coating dispenser, BGA rework
Experience with electrical tests, in circuit and/or bed of nails testing
Ability to deliver high-quality hardware in a fast-paced NPI environment
Ability to adapt and process change quickly
Excellent computer skills (email, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP/MES systems, iOS, executing custom-developed software)
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
Ability to provide process and design improvement suggestions to engineering

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
Able to work overtime and weekends as needed
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
Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

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. § 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.