Machine Maintenance Technician (Starlink)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician to support Starlink production lines. The role involves planned and unplanned maintenance of PCB and related equipment, troubleshooting from schematics, and reducing downtime through root-cause analysis.

You will work with engineering and supplier teams, perform equipment calibrations, and train production staff. The position requires flexibility for overtime and shift variations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 2+ years of maintenance or troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line equipment.
• Read and utilize schematics to troubleshoot systems down to the component level.
• Use diagnostic equipment to monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements.
• Provide feedback with maintenance, engineering, and vendor teams to reduce downtime.
• Conduct training for production personnel.
• Operate material handling equipment.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Diagnostic tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Temgtai

Benmayor

Schmoll

Shoda

Sigma Mecer

Wise

Job description

Machine Maintenance Technician (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

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 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
• Ability to use power tools and hand tools
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings
• Ability to write detailed repair reports when necessary (skilled with use of Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
• Familiar with Lean or Six Sigma tools like Five Whys methodology
• Current or past certification for IPC-A-600, IPC-6012 or equivalent
• Current or past certification for IPC-J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
• Must be willing to train on 1st shift from 6 AM – 4:30 PM for initial 30 days
• Must be willing to work one or more of the following schedules:
  • A-Shift: 5 AM - 5 PM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday)
  • B-Shift: 5 AM - 5 PM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday)
  • C-Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday)
  • D-Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday)
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment
• Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces
• 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 Affinitive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail] .