Machine Maintenance Technician, PCB (Starlink)

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician, PCB for Starlink manufacturing in Bastrop, TX. You will own maintenance of high-mix PCB production equipment and collaborate with engineering to drive reliability and throughput.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, plus strong schematic-reading skills and safety discipline.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years maintaining mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems.
• Experience with PCB manufacturing equipment and related maintenance is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and use diagnostic tools for root-cause analysis.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on production line equipment including PCB processing and testing systems.
• Read schematics and safely execute lockout/tagout procedures.
• Use diagnostic tools to monitor performance and implement reliability improvements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to obtain parts and quotations.
• Provide training to production personnel.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Schematics reading

Lockout/tagout procedures

Root cause analysis

Preventative maintenance

Forklift operation

MS Office (Outlook/Word)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Temgtai

Benmayor

Schmoll

Shoda

Sigma Mecer

Wise

Advanced Engineering

Boffotto

Dynachem

Indubond

Machvision

Beckhoff

Engel injection molding machines

Idra die casting machines

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, PCB (STARLINK)

the company 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 technicians to drive manufacturing output and yield. You will have ownership of one or more process areas and will have the opportunity to directly impact Starlink’s products. You will have frequent interaction with engineering teams and leadership and will participate in developing and validating new equipment, processes, and technologies. The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, security, and user experience of the products that you will manufacture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line equipment that includes copper electroplating, chemical etching, ultrapure process water treatment, solder mask printing, automated laser and mechanical drilling, PCB layup and lamination, and/or plasma etching systems

• Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line assets that includes SMT line equipment, epoxy dispensing printers, conveyor systems, thermal chambers, test reliability chambers, and vacuum systems

• Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic) to troubleshoot systems down to the component level

• Read and safely execute lockout tagout procedures

• Utilize diagnostic equipment to monitor equipment performance, diagnose root cause, and make reliability improvement recommendations

• Use schematics, hand tools, electrical gauges, and common test equipment for calibration, diagnosis and repair, or maintenance of equipment

• Communicate with suppliers, specify requirements, get quotations, and submit purchase requisitions to purchase necessary items

• Provide feedback and work with maintenance and engineering and vendor teams to drive root cause of equipment downtime

• Conduct training for production personnel

• Operate material handling equipment including, but not limited to, scissor lifts and forklifts

• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 2+ years of maintenance or troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience maintaining PCB manufacturing equipment from vendors such as Temgtai, Benmayor, Schmoll, Shoda, Sigma Mecer, Wise, Advanced Engineering, Boffotto, Dynachem, Indubond, Machvision, or others

• Experience maintaining ASM-SMT, Flexlink, Heller, Pemtron, Koh Young, Thermotron, Envirotronic, ESpec, Mycronic, Nordson, and Beckhoff equipment

• Experience maintaining Engel plastic injection molding machines and Idra high pressure die casting machines

• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer

• Methodical approach to troubleshooting with high level of attention to detail

• Excellent manual dexterity in order to repair and perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment

• Proficiently use a computer and MS Outlook and Word

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