Sr. Maintenance Engineer (Starlink)

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SR. MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (STARLINK)

The Sr. Maintenance Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support on planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of production equipment in the Starlink programs in Redmond. Sr. Maintenance Engineers are the primary technical resource for maintenance technicians and support day-to-day resolution of the most challenging technical issues facing the team. Maintenance Engineers take end-to-end ownership of equipment improvement projects, from concept, through design to final implementation. This role plays a key part in maximizing critical production equipment availability enabling Starlink to rapidly pursue its mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead maintenance technicians in troubleshooting and resolving hands-on technically complex equipment repairs on mechanical, electrical, fluid, and pneumatic failures
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and action corrective measures to address equipment, process and behavioral gaps on production systems
• Balance multiple projects simultaneously of varying scope and complexity in a fast-paced environment
• Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed of execution and efficiency
• Mentor high level technicians through troubleshooting, performing root cause analysis, and interpreting mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, GD&T and P&IDs
• Lead complex machine improvement projects in collaboration with Equipment Reliability Engineering, Automation Engineering and Mechanical Design Engineering to maximize production equipment availability
• Coordinate internal and 3rd party resources to scope and execute repairs, overhauls and equipment upgrade projects
• Create, modify, and update preventative maintenance instructions to eliminate recurring failures or low value add tasks
• Interface with engineering, quality, production and procurement to resolve any hold factors blocking production
• Review failure modes to provide recommendations for spare parts lists, min/max levels, optimal spares inventory, parts criticality analysis
• Provide leadership for utilization of CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 4+ year of hands-on experience in an manufacturing environment (internships and project work are applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in design for manufacturability and design for assembly including experience taking products from development to high-volume production
• Demonstration of in-depth specialization in a technical system
• Experience with manufacturing process development, facility and line layouts, process failure mode effects analysis, and error proofing
• Experience with MRP, ERP and CMMS systems
• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: Maintenance Engineer /Senior: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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