PCB Equipment and Process Engineer
Description For PCB Equipment and Process Engineer
SpaceX, founded with the vision of exploring the stars, is at the forefront of space technology development. They are currently working on Starlink, a revolutionary broadband internet system utilizing a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites. This project aims to provide fast, reliable internet to underserved populations globally.
As a PCB Equipment and Process Engineer for the Starlink project, you'll be at the heart of manufacturing innovation. You'll own state-of-the-art production processes for printed circuit boards, developing and implementing cutting-edge equipment, facilities, tooling, and manufacturing processes for high-volume production.
Your responsibilities will include analyzing production processes from a first-principles approach, leading Design of Experiments (DOE), championing continuous improvement projects, and solving technical issues in manufacturing. You'll work on fascinating technologies like direct imaging, photoresist film application, CNC drill and trim, composite lamination, electroplating, and plasma etching.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact, as your work will form the backbone for millions of next-generation devices used worldwide. Whether it's for homes, schools, businesses, vehicles, planes, or boats, you'll play an instrumental role in ensuring high-speed connectivity is available to all who need it.
SpaceX offers a competitive compensation package, including potential stock options, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to be part of a team pushing the boundaries of space exploration and global connectivity. Join SpaceX and be part of the mission to enable human life on Mars while revolutionizing internet access on Earth.
Responsibilities For PCB Equipment and Process Engineer
- Develop, implement, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, technologies, and facilities
- Analyze production processes and machinery from a first principles, physics-based approach
- Lead Design of Experiments (DOE) to establish a stable and robust process
- Identify and champion continuous improvement projects
- Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis for implementation of new processes or machines
- Solve technical and emergent issues from manufacturing
Requirements For PCB Equipment and Process Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or 1+ years of experience with fluids/mechanical/electromechanical design and analysis
- Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee due to ITAR requirements
Benefits For PCB Equipment and Process Engineer
- Long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short & long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- 5 days of sick leave per year for exempt employees
