SMT Rework Technician – NPI & High-Volume PCBAs

SpaceX; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in the United States is seeking an SMT Rework Technician to join a focused team supporting PCBA rework and harness repairs for Starlink production.

You will program, qualify, load and operate automated rework equipment, lead triage of non-conforming PCBA, and drive continuous improvement while protecting design integrity and delivery timelines.

The role requires 3+ years of SMT/PCBA experience and IPC-A-610/J-STD-001/IPC-7711/7721 certifications, with overtime and shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience with SMT and/or PCBA rework equipment and processes.
• IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and/or IPC-7711/7721 certification.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute new product introduction (NPI) rework builds across all relevant work centers, delivering qualified processes on aggressive timelines.
• Program, qualify, load, and operate automated and semi-automated rework equipment; own equipment readiness and capability metrics.
• Lead triage of non-conforming PCBAs, drive root-cause resolution, and implement preventative actions with measurable reductions in rework rates.
• Own resolution of production rework issues while safeguarding design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines.
• Own the successful transition of rework processes and tooling from development to high-volume production, including training and documentation handoff.
• Identify, prioritize, and deliver continuous improvement projects that improve rework yield, performance, and time.
• Define, implement, and own maintenance schedules, spares strategies, and support activities for all rework equipment and tools.

Skills

SMT rework operational

Process control

Root-cause analysis

Quality awareness

Training/documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's in engineering/science

Tools

IPC-A-610

IPC-7711/7721

J-STD-001

DFM for SMT

Job description

SpaceX in the United States is seeking an SMT Rework Technician to join a focused team supporting PCBA rework and harness repairs for Starlink production.

You will program, qualify, load and operate automated rework equipment, lead triage of non-conforming PCBA, and drive continuous improvement while protecting design integrity and delivery timelines.

The role requires 3+ years of SMT/PCBA experience and IPC-A-610/J-STD-001/IPC-7711/7721 certifications, with overtime and shift flexibility.