Chemical Process Technician (PCB) - Level 4/5 - Day Shift (Starlink)

$72,800 - $89,440/Yr

SpaceX - Bastrop, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Bastrop, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Chemical Process Technician (PCB) at SpaceX plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of Starlink's products, focusing on the development, implementation, and operationalization of equipment and processes necessary for high-volume production. This position involves monitoring and maintaining production processes, troubleshooting equipment, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

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
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate a variety of process equipment
• Work with engineers and technicians to create operating procedures
• Create and maintain a mature and efficient hardware inventory system
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
• Track schedule for and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Perform dispositions and rework for nonconforming PCBs
• Provide feedback on failure modes and support engineering to drive root cause of yield limiters
• Perform training of production personnel
• Maintain inventory of consumables
• Safely handle chemicals and chemical handling equipment
• Collect, segregate, and transport waste from generation points to the hazardous waste storage area
• Recommend improvements to manufacturing processes
• Read, interpret, and follow technical documents such as manufacturing work instructions
• Ensure 5S standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position OR an associate's degree in a STEM field

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years of experience with printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineering laminates, electrochemical processes, and/or microelectronics fabrication
• Proficiently use a computer and MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 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
• Experience with mechanical equipment and systems requiring the isolation of the malfunction
• 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
• 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 environment
• Current or past certification for IPC-A-600, IPC-6012 or equivalent

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 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