Development Process Technician, Injection Molding (Starlink) - Level 4/5

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Development Process Technician for Injection Molding – Level 4/5 to maintain production uptime on fully automated machines and support repairs, upgrades, and documentation. You will work on the floor, set up/calibrate machines, run production, ensure quality, inventory and training, collaborating with design engineers to meet milestones.

This hands-on role requires strong problem-solving, experience with multi-shot molding and robotics, and the ability to lift 25 lbs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years plastic injection molding experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and validate intelligent equipment to support injection molding applications.
• Develop process through parameter optimization, DOE, and trials for robust production.
• Oversee operator instructions, parameters, checklists, and training materials for molding operations.
• Update service manuals, BOMs, drawings, and wiring schematics for optimization.
• Collaborate with product design teams to define requirements.
• Diagnose equipment failures, collect data, identify root causes, and implement solutions.

Skills

Plastic injection molding

Troubleshooting

Robotics

DOE

Excel/Office

Automation

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Engel brand machines

PLC & sensors knowledge

Job description

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS TECHNICIAN, INJECTION MOLDING - LEVEL 4/5

As a technician, you will be responsible for maintaining daily production uptime of fully automated injection molding machines, including all subsequent post-mold operations. You will support planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of injection molding machines, peripheral equipment in the Injection Molding Starlink program. The goal of the team is to develop new manufacturing methods and qualify processes to be introduced into production.This position also involves the proper documentation of process settings through setup sheets and maintenance of process books and their contents. Other tasks relevant to the technician process include overseeing analyses, participating in work instruction development projects, and training others as necessary. Work area will be on the manufacturing floor running plastic injection molding machines, fixing the machines, setting up/calibrating the machines, operating the machines, and documenting as required. This is a hands‑on production job that includes meeting goals for production, quality, inventory of both parts and raw material, and personnel aspects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, commission and validate intelligent equipment to support injection molding applications
• Participate in process development of the injection molding process through parameter optimization, DOE experiments, and trials that will lead to a robust process
• Oversee operator instructions, critical parameters, checklists and training materials for all molding operations, update special equipment service manuals including BOMs, drawings, wiring schematics, recommended needed processes, technical expertise, and tooling for optimization of production runs
• Update special equipment service manuals including BOMs, drawings, and wiring schematics Recommended needed processes, technical expertise, and tooling for optimization of production runs
• Work closely with product design engineering teams to define requirements
• Diagnose equipment failures, collect data to identify root causes and develop sustainable solutions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years plastic injection molding experience in a production environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years plastic injection molding experience in a production environment
• 3+ years experience with highly automated injection molding cells
• 3+ years molding experience with Engel brand machines
• Experience of multi-shot molding, automated color blending and central material drying system
• Experience in independently troubleshooting advanced electrical circuits, electronic systems, motors & starters, electrically operated equipment and making successful repairs and modifications
• Electrical wiring experience and some knowledge of how PLCs, sensors, and other electrical components are wired and work
• Strong skills in troubleshooting with scientific, Paulson, or RJG processes
• Able to interpret geometrical tolerances on part drawings
• Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of robotics and auxiliary equipment used with plastics Injection molding machines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office, and Word

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work the following hours:
  • Monday to Friday from 5:00AM to 5:30PM
• Ability to lift up to 25 Ibs. unassisted
• Standing/walking for long periods of time
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

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 SpaceX’s Aff… or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].