SMT Specialist - 2nd Shift
SMT Specialist - 2nd Shift
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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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.
SMT SPECIALIST - 2ND SHIFT
Become a part of this fast moving and world class avionics production team work with super smart and motivated engineers and achieve truly audacious goals. As an SMT Specialist you will manage and maintain the equipment and train new technicians to operate it to enable us to build at Starlink rate and quality.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers
- Assist with initial PCBA line setup facility requests and programming of equipment
- Program load and operates automated equipment
- Design custom fixtures for PCBA to ensure efficient process flow
- Train technicians to run/troubleshoot complex machines
- Triage non-conforming product and drives 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 a products development
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield performance and cost
- Define maintenance schedules and support activities
- Optimize and configure processes and equipment for building surface mount electronics assemblies
- Perform design of experiments (DOE) to optimize SMT process yield
- Specify equipment requirements for new PCBA build processes
- Develop design for manufacturability (DFM) guidelines for PCBA designs
- Provide solutions to streamline space-grade circuit board assembly and test processes which may include flying probe AOI and functional testing reflow soldering selective soldering and conformal coating
- Resolve production issues on the spot while ensuring design integrity allowing us to stay on schedule
- Facilitate a close relationship with the engineering team during design build and test to provide design feedback
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2 years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelors degree in an engineering math or science discipline
- 2 years of experience working in SMT or PCBA process engineering
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong work ethic and drive to succeed
- Ability to work in a fast paced autonomously driven and demanding start-up atmosphere
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 2 IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware
- Hands on experience with optimizing SMT pick and place reflow oven conformal coating or through hole soldering systems
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work all required shift hours overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times; 2nd Shift: 3:30PM - 1:30AM
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted
- 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
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
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 & long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washingtons Sick Leave policies. 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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
