<span>Production Technician (Starlink PCB) - Night Shift</span>

$41,600 - $72,800/Yr

SpaceX - Bastrop, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Bastrop, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Technician (Starlink PCB) role at SpaceX involves working in a hands-on manufacturing environment focused on the production of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for the Starlink project. This position is critical to ensuring the quality and reliability of the products that will provide high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity globally. Technicians will have ownership of specific process areas and will collaborate closely with engineering teams to develop and validate new equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute startup and shutdown procedures for production equipment
• Monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems for PCB manufacturing equipment
• Perform first level troubleshooting and work with maintenance and engineering teams to address equipment downtime
• Provide feedback on failure modes and support engineering to identify yield limiters
• Train production personnel
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to create operating procedures
• Track and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Perform dispositions and rework for nonconforming PCBs
• Maintain inventory of consumables
• Recommend improvements to manufacturing processes and collaborate with engineers to refine 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
• 2+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position; OR an associate degree in a STEM field
• Experience using a computer and the Microsoft Office suite

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years of experience with printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineering laminates, electrochemical processes, and/or microelectronics fabrication
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 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 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 or stock options
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan