Chemical Process Specialist (Starlink PCB) - Night Shift

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Mississippi; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Chemical Process Specialist for their innovative Starlink project. In this role, you'll be pivotal in driving the manufacturing processes for cutting-edge printed circuit boards (PCBs) that will support global connectivity. Your expertise will ensure the transition of products from development to high-volume production, while also identifying continuous improvement opportunities. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of a revolutionary broadband internet system. If you're passionate about manufacturing and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Various Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing or relevant degree required.
• Experience with PCB processes such as copper plating and chemical etching.

Responsibilities

• Execute new product introduction builds and operate automated equipment.
• Resolve production issues and ensure product quality and delivery timelines.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Interpersonal Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, or Science

Tools

PCB Manufacturing Equipment

Automated Equipment

Job description

CHEMICAL PROCESS SPECIALIST (STARLINK PCB) - NIGHT SHIFT

SpaceX is developing a low-latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven specialists to drive manufacturing tools and processes, from initial concept development to full-scale production. You will drive the relationship between engineering, development, and production teams and will interact regularly with department leadership. The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, security, and user experience of the products that you deliver.

As a Manufacturing Specialist on Starlink, you will take ownership of state-of-the-art production processes and equipment for manufacturing our printed circuit boards (PCBs). This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and operationalization of equipment, facilities, tooling, and manufacturing process technologies necessary for high-volume production. Over the next few years, Starlink PCB will become one of the largest PCB manufacturing facilities, by volume, in North America. Your work will form the backbone for millions of next-generation devices used all over the world. For homes, schools, businesses, vehicles, planes, or boats, this team plays an instrumental role in ensuring high-speed connectivity is available to all who need it.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute new product introduction builds
• Program, load, and operate automated equipment
• Triage non-conforming product and drive resolution and preventative actions
• Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
• Facilitate a close relationship with the engineering team during design, build, and test to provide design feedback; provide clear communication between the design engineering team and the production floor
• Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop a permanent resolution on issues found during production
• Ensure the successful transition of products from development to volume production
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
• Define maintenance schedules and support activities
• Understand data trends
• Debug hardware and software failures

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• Experience with PCB manufacturing equipment in a production setting, or experience with PCB processes including: copper plating, chemical etching, photolithography, layup/lamination, CNC drill/trim, waste water treatment, and/or plasma etching systems
• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to create and deliver presentations for design and manufacturing readiness reviews
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced iterative design environment
• SPC knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability
• Demonstrated experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or hazardous chemicals

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to train on 1st shift from 6 AM – 4:30 PM for initial 30 days
• Due to the nature of production line bring-up, the work schedule will evolve over 2 phases
  • First 6-9 months: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Monday - Thursday)
  • Final permanent schedule (must be available for one of the shifts below):
    • C-Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Saturday)
    • D-Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Wednesday - Friday and every other Saturday)
• Able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
• 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
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Willing to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Manufacturing Specialist/Level 1: $30.00 - $38.00/hour
Manufacturing Specialist/Level 2: $34.00 - $43.00/hour
Manufacturing Specialist/Level 3: $38.00 - $48.00/hour

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.