PLP/SiP Maintenance Technician (Starlink)

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a PLP/SiP Maintenance Technician for Starlink in a high-volume PCB manufacturing environment. You will own maintenance in one or more process areas and interact with engineering leadership to validate new equipment and processes.

Responsibilities include planned and unplanned maintenance of line equipment (SMT, PCB, conveyors, plasma systems) and driving root-cause analysis for downtime, with regular training for production personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
• Experience maintaining PCB manufacturing equipment and SMT lines
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
• Willingness to work overtime and multiple shifts

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line equipment and assets
• Read and utilize schematics to troubleshoot systems down to component level
• Use diagnostic equipment to monitor performance and propose improvements
• Provide feedback to maintenance, engineering and vendor teams to drive downtime root cause
• Conduct training for production personnel
• Operate material handling equipment as needed

Skills

PCB manufacturing equipment

SMT line equipment

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Lockout/tagout

Root cause analysis

MS Office

Power tools

Reading schematics

Lean Six Sigma (Five Whys)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Calibration tools

Electrical gauges

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.

PLP/SiP MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (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

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 work one or more of the following schedules:
• A shift: 5:00am - 5:00pm (Sunday - Wednesday)
• B shift: 5:00am - 5:00pm (Thursday - Wednesday)
• C shift: 5:00pm - 5:00am (Sunday - Wednesday)
• D shift: 5:00pm - 5:00am (Thursday - 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

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.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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.