(Entry Level) Production Technician - PCBA

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shuttle service

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking an entry-level Production Technician for PCBA to support high-volume electronics assembly. You will operate PCB assembly machines, perform SMT placement, testing, and calibration, and help maintain production equipment.

The role offers competitive pay bands from $22.00 to $37.00 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits including stock options, 401(k), paid leave, and shuttle service from Seattle areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year hands-on work experience or vocational training/certification.
• 2+ years in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from layouts, drawings, procedures, schematics, and parts lists.
• Soldering proficiency; IPC/J-STD certification preferred.
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments.

Responsibilities

• Operate PCB assembly machines (SMT placement, reflow, paste printing, conformal coating, masking, epoxy) and related processes.
• Run thermal and functional testing of electronic hardware; setup, instrumentation, testing, teardown, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain and calibrate production equipment via preventative maintenance.
• Manage schedule priorities; work independently to meet deliverables.
• Document failure modes; use data to improve quality.
• Component kitting and measurement.

Skills

High-volume manufacturing

Reading drawings

Soldering IPC/J-STD

PC/ERP proficiency

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

ERP software

Job description

(Entry Level) Production Technician - PCBA

Redmond, WA

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 ofofenabling human life on Mars.

(ENTRY LEVEL) PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - PCBA

At SpaceX, we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of our potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class technicians to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate PCB assembly machines to manufacture circuit boards, such as: SMT placement, reflow, paste printing, conformal coating, masking, epoxy application, coating, optical, and x-ray inspection.
• Run thermal and functional testing of electronic hardware, including setup, instrumentation, test execution, teardown, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure production equipment is maintained and calibrated through scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Manage schedule priorities and independently execute work to meet company deliverables.
• Thoroughly document failure modes and use data to improve quality.
• Component kitting and measurement.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of hands-on work experience or vocational training/cert.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Proficient in using a PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office suite, ERP, and related programs.
• Soldering proficiency including IPC and/or J-STD certification.
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50
Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00
Level 3: $29.50 - $37.00

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 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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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